die Haushaltskürzung
Translation
budget cut
Examples
Die Regierung plant eine Haushaltskürzung.
The government is planning a budget cut.
Grammar Patterns
a budget cut ((in sth.)) to make a budget cut in an area The government decided on a budget cut in the education sector.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Budgetkürzung, Ausgabenkürzung
Etymology
From 'Haushalt' (budget) + 'Kürzung' (cut, reduction), derived from the verb 'kürzen' (to shorten, to cut).
Memory Tips
Visualize 'cutting' ('Kürzung') the 'Haushalt' (budget). The 'kürz' part sounds a bit like 'curt' or 'cut'.