Herabsetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herabsetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "reduce", "lower" or "decrease".

Essential properties of "herabsetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: herabsetzen
  • Simple past: setzte herab
  • Participle: herabgesetzt

See full conjugation of herabsetzen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "herabsetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reduce the price or value"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Händler hat den Preis des Autos herabgesetzt.The dealer reduced the price of the car.
  2. Wir müssen die Kosten herabsetzen, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.We need to reduce costs to remain competitive.
  3. Die Regierung plant, die Steuern herabzusetzen.The government plans to lower taxes.

2.) "To diminish someone's importance or reputation, to belittle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht ständig, seine Kollegen herabzusetzen.He constantly tries to belittle his colleagues.
  2. Sie fühlte sich herabgesetzt durch seine Kommentare.She felt degraded by his comments.
  3. Es ist nicht fair, andere Menschen herabzusetzen.It's not fair to belittle other people.

3.) "To physically lower something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kran setzt die Last vorsichtig herab.The crane carefully lowers the load.
  2. Bitte setzen Sie die Kiste herab.Please lower the box.
  3. Er setzte den Eimer langsam herab.He slowly lowered the bucket.
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