die Verlangsamung
Translation
slowdown, deceleration
Examples
Die Verlangsamung des Wirtschaftswachstums ist spürbar.
The slowdown in economic growth is noticeable.
Es gab eine Verlangsamung des Verkehrs.
There was a slowdown in traffic.
Grammar Patterns
the slowdown of ((sth.gen)) ((et2)) The slowdown of growth is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verzögerung (delay), Entschleunigung (deceleration); Antonym: Beschleunigung (acceleration)
Etymology
From the verb 'verlangsamen' (to slow down). It is composed of 'ver-' (a prefix denoting change) + 'langsam' (slow) + '-ung' (a suffix that creates a noun).
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: 'ver-' (to make) + 'langsam' (slow) + '-ung' (the act of). It literally means 'the act of making slow'.