die Abnahme
Translation
decrease, acceptance, removal, purchase
Examples
Wir beobachten eine Abnahme der Verkaufszahlen.
We are observing a decrease in sales figures.
Die Abnahme des Gebäudes erfolgt nächste Woche.
The acceptance of the building will take place next week.
Die Abnahme von Blut ist meist schmerzlos.
The drawing of blood is usually painless.
Grammar Patterns
the decrease ((of sth.)) The decrease of the population is a problem.
the acceptance ((of sth.)) The final acceptance of the project is scheduled for Friday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rückgang, Verringerung (decrease); Antonyms: Zunahme, Anstieg (increase)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down) and the root of 'nehmen' (to take). It signifies the act of 'taking off' or 'taking down'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'abnehmen' (to lose weight). 'Abnahme' is the noun form, meaning a decrease or reduction.