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Kostensenkung
German → American English
American English
Cost reduction
Die Verringerung von Kosten; das Reduzieren von Ausgaben.
Das Unternehmen setzt auf Kostensenkung, um wettbewerbsfähiger zu werden.Usually used in business, finance, and management contexts. It often appears in compounds like Maßnahmen zur Kostensenkung or als Ziel der Kostensenkung. Avoid using it for small everyday savings if a simpler word like sparen fits better.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Kostensenkung mean in English?
It means cost reduction or lowering costs.
Is Kostensenkung a noun?
Yes, it is a feminine German noun: die Kostensenkung.
How do you use Kostensenkung in a sentence?
For example: Die Firma plant eine Kostensenkung im nächsten Quartal. = The company is planning a cost reduction next quarter.
What is the difference between Kostensenkung and Kostenreduktion?
They are very similar and often interchangeable, but Kostensenkung sounds slightly more like actively lowering costs, while Kostenreduktion can sound a bit more formal or technical.