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shrinkage in German

shrinkage in German is Schrumpeln, Schrumpfen, Schwund — shrinkage means the act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.

shrinkage in German

Schrumpeln
noun
(slang) The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.
Schrumpfen
noun
The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
Schwund
noun
The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence: the shrinking of inventory.

What does "shrinkage" mean?

  1. noun The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
  2. noun The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence: the shrinking of inventory.
  3. noun The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.
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What is "shrinkage" in German?

"shrinkage" in German is Schrumpeln, Schrumpfen, Schwund. shrinkage means: The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.

Are there other ways to say "shrinkage" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "shrinkage": Schrumpeln, Schrumpfen, Schwund.

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