verringern
Translation
reduced, decreased, diminished
Examples
Das hat das Risiko erheblich verringert.
That has significantly reduced the risk.
Die Produktion wurde stark verringert.
The production was greatly reduced.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reduce sth. That has reduced the risk.
((reflexive)) to decrease, to diminish The production has decreased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to reduce, to decrease; Antonyms: to increase, to raise
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' (indicating a change of state) + 'ringern', related to 'gering' (small, low). Literally 'to make smaller'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the German word 'gering' (small, low) to remember it means 'to make smaller'.