die Reduzierung
Translation
reduction, decrease, cut
Examples
Die Reduzierung der Kosten ist wichtig.
The reduction of costs is important.
Wir fordern eine Reduzierung der Arbeitszeit.
We demand a reduction of working hours.
Grammar Patterns
the reduction ((of sth.)) the reduction of sth. The reduction of costs is our goal.
a reduction ((in sth.)) a reduction in sth. There was a reduction in staff.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Senkung (lowering), Verringerung (decrease); Antonyms: Erhöhung (increase), Steigerung (rise)
Etymology
Formed from the verb 'reduzieren' (to reduce) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix in German is similar to '-tion' or '-ing' in English and almost always creates a feminine noun (die).