This is the 11099th most frequent German word.
schwund
"Schwund" means "loss" or "shrinkage" in English.
In this context, 'Schwund' refers to the depletion or reduction of inventory.
Der Schwund der Bestände im Lager ist beunruhigend.
The shrinkage of the stock in the warehouse is concerning.
Here, 'Schwund' is used to describe physical contraction or loss during a process.
Beim Trocknen der Holzbohlen gab es etwas Schwund.
During the drying of the wooden planks, there was some shrinkage.
In this case, 'Schwund' means a decrease or reduction in the number of individuals.