die Herabsetzung
Translation
reduction, lowering, disparagement, demotion
Examples
Die Herabsetzung der Preise war eine gute Nachricht.
The reduction of prices was good news.
Er empfand die Kritik als persönliche Herabsetzung.
He perceived the criticism as a personal disparagement.
Die Herabsetzung des Tempolimits soll Unfälle vermeiden.
The lowering of the speed limit is intended to prevent accidents.
Grammar Patterns
the reduction of ((sth.)) the reduction of (sth.) The reduction of prices was good news.
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Etymology
From the verb 'herabsetzen' (to reduce, lower). Composed of 'herab-' (down), 'setzen' (to set), and the noun suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the act of setting (setzen) something down (herab)'. This can apply to prices, status, or reputation.