die Kürzung
Translation
reduction, cut, cutback
Examples
Die Kürzung des Budgets war notwendig.
The budget cut was necessary.
Es gab eine Kürzung der Gehälter.
There was a cut in salaries.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a cut/reduction of sth. The company announced a cut of 100 jobs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Reduzierung (reduction), die Senkung (lowering); Antonym: die Erhöhung (increase)
Etymology
From the verb 'kürzen' (to shorten) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'kurz' (short). A 'Kürzung' is a shortening or reduction, typically of funds, benefits, or time.