Herabsetzung

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German

Etymology

From herabsetzen (to reduce) +‎ -ung (-ing).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɛˈʁapˌˈzɛtsʊŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: He‧r‧ab‧set‧zung

Noun

Herabsetzung f (genitive Herabsetzung, plural Herabsetzungen)

  1. decrease, reduction, lowering
    Synonym: Reduzierung
  2. disparagement, belittling
  3. depreciation

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