zusammengestrichen
Translation
cut, slashed, drastically reduced
Examples
Das zusammengestrichene Budget ist ein Problem.
The slashed budget is a problem.
Die Liste wurde stark zusammengestrichen.
The list was drastically cut.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to cut, slash (sth.) The government had to slash the budget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cut, reduced; Antonyms: increased, expanded
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) + 'gestrichen' (struck, crossed out), from 'streichen' (to strike). The image is of striking items off a list.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'striking' ('streichen') items off a budget list, pushing the remaining items 'together' ('zusammen') into a smaller total.