NOUN
Personalabbau/pɛʁzoˈnaːlʔapˌbaʊ̯/staff reduction; downsizing
Personalabbau is a German noun that means staff reduction or downsizing. It is pronounced /pɛʁzoˈnaːlʔapˌbaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.reduction of the number of employees in a company(business, employment)
a.downsizing a workforce
Der Personalabbau wird viele Mitarbeiter betreffen.—The staff reduction will affect many employees.
b.cutting jobs for economic or organizational reasons
Durch den Personalabbau hofft das Unternehmen, Kosten zu sparen.—The company hopes to save costs through the reduction of staff.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Personalabbau | — |
| Genitive | des Personalabbaues | — |
| Dative | dem Personalabbau | — |
| Accusative | den Personalabbau | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Personalabbau" mean in English?
- "Personalabbau" means staff reduction or downsizing. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Personalabbau"?
- "Personalabbau" is pronounced /pɛʁzoˈnaːlʔapˌbaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Personalabbau" der, die, or das?
- "Personalabbau" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Personalabbau"?
- "Personalabbau" is a noun in German.
