malaltigo

Esperanto

Etymology

From malaltigi +‎ -o.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /malaltˈiɡo/
• Rhymes: -iɡo

Noun

malaltigo (accusative singular malaltigon, plural malaltigoj, accusative plural malaltigojn)

1. lowering, bringing down (in height or altitude)
2. lowering (in pitch or volume)
3. reduction, decrease (in value or quantity)

   la malaltigo de la salajroj / impostoj ― the reduction of wages / taxes

4. lowering (socially or morally), diminishment, debasement