herabsetzen
reduce
Den Wert, Preis oder die Meinung über etwas oder jemanden kleiner machen.
The German word "herabsetzen" is a verb that means "to lower" or "to reduce". It is composed of two parts: "herab," which means "down" or "downward," and "setzen," which means "to set" or "to place." "Herabsetzen" can refer to lowering something physically, such as reducing prices, or figuratively, such as diminishing the value or importance of something.
Similar words in German include "senken" (to lower), "reduzieren" (to reduce), and "absetzen" (to deduct or remove). The distinction is that "senken" generally refers to a downward action, while "reduzieren" is more focused on the reduction of quantity or size. "Absetzen" can imply cessation or discarding rather than merely lowering.
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Examples
Der Preis wird morgen herabgesetzt.verb
The price will be reduced tomorrow.
Die Mitarbeiter können die Kosten herabsetzen.verb
The employees can reduce the costs.
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