VERB
mindern/ˈmɪndɐn/to reduce; to decrease; to diminish
mindern is a German verb that means to reduce, to decrease, or to diminish. It is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "minderte" and the past participle is "gemindert".
Definitions
1.to reduce or make something smaller in amount, value, or intensity(general)
a.to lower or decrease something (e.g., costs, risks, pain)
Die Firma versucht, die Kosten zu mindern.—The company is trying to reduce costs.
b.to lessen the significance or effect of something
Seine Entschuldigung konnte den Ärger nicht mindern.—His apology could not diminish the anger.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mindern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mindere |
| Present (du) | minderst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | mindert |
| Preterite (ich) | minderte |
| Participle II | gemindert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | minderte |
| Imperative (singular) | mindere |
| Imperative (plural) | mindert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mindern" mean in English?
- "mindern" means to reduce, to decrease, or to diminish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mindern"?
- "mindern" is pronounced /ˈmɪndɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mindern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mindern" is "gemindert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mindern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mindern" becomes "minderte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mindern"?
- "mindern" is a verb in German.
