Mindern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mindern" is used as verb with the meaning of "reduce", "decrease" or "diminish".

Essential properties of "mindern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: mindern
Simple past: minderte
Participle: gemindert

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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 "mindern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reduce or decrease quantity, intensity, or value"

Definition: "To reduce or decrease the quantity, intensity, or value of something."
Translation(s): reduce, decrease, diminish, lessen
Synonym(s): verringern, reduzieren, senken
Antonym(s): erhöhen, steigern, vermehren
Related word(s): vermindern, abnehmen, senken

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maßnahmen sollen die Kosten mindern.The measures are intended to reduce costs.
Er versucht, die Risiken zu mindern.He tries to reduce the risks.
Die neuen Regeln mindern die Umweltbelastung.The new rules reduce environmental impact.

2.) "To diminish importance or impact"

Definition: "To diminish the importance or impact of something."
Translation(s): diminish, lessen, reduce
Synonym(s): herabsetzen, abschwächen
Antonym(s): verstärken, betonen
Related word(s): relativieren, abschwächen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Entschuldigung konnte den Schaden nicht mindern.The apology could not diminish the damage.
Seine Worte mindern die Bedeutung des Vorfalls.His words diminish the significance of the incident.
Die Kritik mindert nicht seine Leistungen.The criticism does not diminish his achievements.

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