This is the 4270th most frequent Dutch word.
bezuiniging
"Bezuiniging" means "budget cut" or "cost reduction" in English.
In this sentence, 'bezuinigingen' refers to government-imposed financial cuts to budgetary spending.
De regering kondigde harde bezuinigingen aan.
The government announced severe budget cuts.
Here, 'bezuiniging' is used to describe the effect of a financial reduction on education funding.
Door de bezuiniging konden ze minder geld uitgeven aan onderwijs.
Due to the budget cut, they could spend less money on education.
In this instance, 'bezuinigingen' signifies cost-saving measures within a corporate context.