die Minderung
Translation
reduction, decrease, diminution, impairment
Examples
Es gab eine Minderung der Einnahmen.
There was a reduction in revenue.
Die Minderung der Strafe wurde abgelehnt.
The reduction of the sentence was rejected.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) reduction of sth. a reduction of costs
((by sth.)) reduction by sth. a reduction by ten percent
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reduzierung, Verringerung, Abnahme; Antonyms: Erhöhung, Steigerung
Etymology
From the verb 'mindern' (to reduce), related to 'minder' (less). The suffix '-ung' forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of the English words 'minus' or 'minor'. 'Minderung' is the act of making something less or smaller.