die Verkleinerung
Translation
reduction, decrease, downsizing, miniaturization
Examples
Die Verkleinerung des Fotos ist einfach.
Reducing the size of the photo is easy.
Es gab eine Verkleinerung der Belegschaft.
There was a downsizing of the workforce.
Die Verkleinerung des Tumors ist ein gutes Zeichen.
The reduction of the tumor is a good sign.
Grammar Patterns
the reduction ((of sth.)) the reduction of sth. The reduction of costs is necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reduzierung, Verringerung; Antonyms: Vergrößerung, Erhöhung
Etymology
From the verb `verkleinern` (to reduce) + the noun-forming suffix `-ung`, which indicates a process or result.
Memory Tips
Nouns ending in `-ung` in German are almost always feminine (die). It's an easy way to form a noun from a verb.