verkleinern
Translation
to reduce, to decrease, to downsize, to scale down
Examples
Ich möchte das Foto verkleinern.
I would like to reduce the size of the photo.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben verkleinern.
We have to reduce our expenses.
Die Firma verkleinert ihre Produktion.
The company is downsizing its production.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((by sth.)) to reduce (sth.) (by sth.) We have to reduce the costs by 10%.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reduzieren, verringern; Antonyms: vergrößern, erhöhen
Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating change) + `klein` (small) + `-ern` (verb suffix). Literally 'to make small'.
Memory Tips
Think of `ver-` as a prefix that causes a change, and `klein` means small. So, `verkleinern` is 'to change to small'.