Nomen

die Herabsetzung

reduction, lowering, disparagement, demotion

Die Herabsetzung der Preise war eine gute Nachricht.

The reduction of prices was good news.

Er empfand die Kritik als persönliche Herabsetzung.

He perceived the criticism as a personal disparagement.

Die Herabsetzung des Tempolimits soll Unfälle vermeiden.

The lowering of the speed limit is intended to prevent accidents.

the reduction of ((sth.)) the reduction of (sth.) The reduction of prices was good news.

Synonyms: die Reduzierung, die Senkung; Antonyms: die Erhöhung, die Beförderung

From the verb 'herabsetzen' (to reduce, lower). Composed of 'herab-' (down), 'setzen' (to set), and the noun suffix '-ung'.

Think of it as 'the act of setting (setzen) something down (herab)'. This can apply to prices, status, or reputation.

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