ermäßigt
Translation
reduced, discounted
Examples
Der Preis ist ermäßigt.
The price is reduced.
Studenten bekommen einen ermäßigten Eintritt.
Students get discounted admission.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ermäßigt (predicative) sth. is reduced The price is reduced.
an ermäßigter ((noun)) (attributive) a reduced (noun) Students get a discounted admission.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduziert (reduced), gesenkt (lowered); Antonyms: erhöht (increased), voll (full)
Etymology
This is the past participle of 'ermäßigen' (to reduce). It's formed from 'er-' (a process-indicating prefix) and 'mäßig' (moderate), literally 'to make moderate'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'ermäßigt' with making a price more 'mäßig' (moderate). A reduced price is a more moderate price.