alandama — illustration of to lower

alandama

[ˈɑlɑntɑmɑ]

to lower, to reduce, to humble

Forms

ma-vorm (dictionary form)
alandama
da-vorm (after another verb)
alandada

Present (Olevik)

mina (ma)
alandan
sina (sa)
alandad
tema (ta)
alandab
meie (me)
alandame
teie (te)
alandate
nemad (nad)
alandavad

Past (Minevik)

mina (ma)
alandasin
sina (sa)
alandasid
tema (ta)
alandas
meie (me)
alandasime
teie (te)
alandasite
nemad (nad)
alandasid

Examples

Üleväsimus alandab keskendumisvõimet.

Fatigue reduces the ability to concentrate.

Pood alandas talvel hindu.

The shop lowered its prices in winter.

Common combinations

hindu alandama

to lower prices

häält alandama

to lower one's voice

Related words

In Estonian

millegi tugevust, teravust, intensiivsust vms vähendama

Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses

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