minimieren
Translation
to minimize, to reduce
Examples
Wir müssen die Kosten minimieren.
We have to minimize the costs.
Er versucht, das Risiko zu minimieren.
He is trying to minimize the risk.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to minimize sth. We minimize the risks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduce, lessen; Antonyms: maximize
Etymology
Derived from 'minimal' with the verb suffix '-ieren', similar to English '-ize'.
Memory Tips
Think 'to make mini' or 'to minimize'.