No. 924 in Dutch
daalde
"Daalde" means "descended" or "declined" in English.
In a sentence
De temperatuur daalde snel na zonsondergang.
The temperature dropped quickly after sunset.
Here, 'daalde' denotes a decrease in temperature or a decline.
Hij daalde de trap af met zorg omdat het donker was.
He descended the stairs carefully because it was dark.
In this case, 'daalde' is used to indicate a downward movement physically.
De populariteit van de show daalde na het vertrek van de hoofdrolspeler.
The show's popularity declined after the departure of the lead actor.
This usage of 'daalde' reflects the concept of a decrease in popularity or status.
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