verringern
reduce
Etwas kleiner oder weniger machen.
The German word "verringern" is a verb meaning "to reduce" or "to decrease". It is formed from the prefix "ver-" and the root "ringern" which relates to "gering", meaning "small" or "little".
Similar words:
- reduzieren (to reduce)
- senken (to lower)
- vermindern (to diminish)
Difference:
- verringern generally implies a quantitative or measurable decrease.
- reduzieren often focuses on consciously cutting down.
- senken usually refers to lowering levels or amounts, especially physical or prices.
- vermindern can also imply alleviating or lessening intensity, not just size or amount.
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Examples
Er versucht, den Schaden zu verringern.verb
He is trying to reduce the damage.
Wir müssen den Lärm verringern.verb
We must reduce the noise.
Man kann das Risiko mit einfachen Maßnahmen verringern.verb
One can reduce the risk with simple measures.
Durch das Lüften verringerten wir die Temperatur im Raum deutlich.verb
By airing out the room, we clearly reduced the temperature inside.
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