reduzieren
Translation
to reduce, to decrease, to cut down
Examples
Wir müssen die Kosten reduzieren.
We have to reduce the costs.
Der Preis wurde um 10% reduziert.
The price was reduced by 10%.
Reduzieren Sie die Geschwindigkeit.
Reduce the speed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reduce sth. We have to reduce the costs.
((sth.)) ((by sth.)) to reduce sth. by sth. The price was reduced by 10%.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verringern, senken, mindern; Antonyms: erhöhen, steigern
Etymology
From Latin 'reducere' (to lead back), from 're-' (back) + 'ducere' (to lead).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'reduce'. They look and sound very similar and have the same meaning.