die Verlangsamung
Translation
slowdown, deceleration
Examples
Die Verlangsamung des Wirtschaftswachstums ist spürbar.
The slowdown in economic growth is noticeable.
Es gab eine Verlangsamung des Verkehrs.
There was a slowdown in traffic.
Grammar Patterns
the slowdown of ((sth.gen)) ((et2)) The slowdown of growth is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verzögerung (delay), Entschleunigung (deceleration); Antonym: Beschleunigung (acceleration)
Etymology
From the verb 'verlangsamen' (to slow down). It's formed from 'ver-' (prefix indicating change) + 'langsam' (slow) + '-ung' (noun-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ver-' (making something) + 'langsam' (slow) + '-ung' (the act of). The act of making something slow.