Reduzierung/ʁeduˈt͡siːʁʊŋ/reduction; decrease; lowering
Reduzierung is a German noun that means reduction, decrease, or lowering. It is pronounced /ʁeduˈt͡siːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Reduzierungen".
Definitions
1.act or process of making something smaller or less(general)
a.the act of making something smaller in size, amount, or intensity
Die Reduzierung der Kosten war für das Unternehmen sehr wichtig.—The reduction of costs was very important for the company.
b.a decrease in quantity or degree
Durch die Reduzierung der Geschwindigkeit sinkt der Benzinverbrauch.—By reducing the speed, fuel consumption decreases.
2.chemical reduction or process of lowering something in scientific context(chemistry/technical)
a.process of a substance gaining electrons (in chemistry)
Die Reduzierung von Eisenoxid ergibt reines Eisen.—The reduction of iron oxide yields pure iron.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Reduzierung | die Reduzierungen |
| Genitive | der Reduzierung | der Reduzierungen |
| Dative | der Reduzierung | den Reduzierungen |
| Accusative | die Reduzierung | die Reduzierungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Reduzierung" mean in English?
- "Reduzierung" means reduction, decrease, or lowering. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Reduzierung"?
- "Reduzierung" is pronounced /ʁeduˈt͡siːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Reduzierung" der, die, or das?
- "Reduzierung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Reduzierung"?
- The plural of "Reduzierung" is "Reduzierungen".
- What part of speech is "Reduzierung"?
- "Reduzierung" is a noun in German.
