minskningen

In Swedish, minskningen means "the decrease" or "the reduction." It is the definite singular form of the noun minskning, which denotes a decline in quantity, degree, or value. The term is used across fields such as economics, demography, environmental science, and statistics to describe a measurable reduction.

The word is formed from the verb minska, meaning to decrease, with the noun-forming suffix -ning and the definite plural ending -en. The indefinite singular is minskning, the definite singular is minskningen, the plural is minskningar, and the definite plural is minskningarna.

Usage and examples: The minskningen can refer to a specific decrease that has been observed or reported. For instance, "Minskningen av koldioxidutsläppen väntas fortsätta nästa år" describes an expected ongoing reduction in emissions. "Minskningen i befolkningstillväxten var oväntad" notes an unexpected slowdown in population growth. In policy or business reporting, phrases such as "minskningen av kostnaderna" or "minskningen av arbetslösheten" are common to quantify improvements.

See also: related terms include nedgång (decline), reduktion (reduction), and avtagande (diminishing). The concept is frequently framed in time-series analyses to highlight changes in trends rather than absolute levels.