German Phrase
Es senkt das Verletzungsrisiko.
Meaning
The sentence means “It reduces the risk of injury.” The verb "senken" conveys a measurable lowering, and "Verletzungsrisiko" refers specifically to the probability of getting hurt.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing a measure, product, or action that makes injuries less likely – for example, safety equipment, training programs, or ergonomic changes.
✦Grammar Breakdown
EssenktdasVerletzungsrisiko.
Pronoun "Es"
"Es" is a neutral pronoun used as the subject when the real subject is an entire clause or a neutral noun.
Verb "senken" (3rd pers. sg.)
"senken" means 'to lower' or 'to reduce'. In the present tense, third‑person singular it becomes "senkt".
Definite article "das"
"das" is the neuter definite article, matching the gender of the noun "Verletzungsrisiko".
Compound noun "Verletzungsrisiko"
A typical German compound: "Verletzung" (injury) + "Risiko" (risk). The main noun is "Risiko", which is neuter.
🗨In Conversation
Wie wirkt das neue Helm-Design?
How does the new helmet design work?
Es senkt das Verletzungsrisiko.
It reduces the risk of injury.
✕Common Mistakes
Es senkt die Risiko.
Learners sometimes use "senken" with a direct object that is not neuter, e.g., "senkt die Risiko" – the article must match the noun gender.
Es senkt das Verletzung Risiko.
A frequent typo is to split the compound or miss the 's' linking element: "Verletzung Risiko" is incorrect.
Es senkt der Verletzungsrisiko.
Do not replace the neuter article with "der" or "die"; the noun "Risiko" is neuter.
↔Alternatives
Es verringert das Verletzungsrisiko.
It diminishes the risk of injury.
Es reduziert das Verletzungsrisiko.
It reduces the risk of injury.
Damit sinkt das Verletzungsrisiko.
With that, the risk of injury goes down.
Cultural Tip
In German workplaces and sports clubs, talking about "Verletzungsrisiko" is common when discussing safety standards. Germans tend to be precise about risk assessments, so using this phrase shows you understand the importance of measurable safety improvements. Avoid overly casual synonyms like "Gefahr" (danger) unless you want a stronger, more emotional tone.