This is the 924th most frequent Dutch word.
daalde
"Daalde" means "descended" or "declined" in English.
In this case, 'daalde' is used to indicate a downward movement physically.
Hij daalde de trap af met zorg omdat het donker was.
He descended the stairs carefully because it was dark.
Here, 'daalde' denotes a decrease in temperature or a decline.
De temperatuur daalde snel na zonsondergang.
The temperature dropped quickly after sunset.
This usage of 'daalde' reflects the concept of a decrease in popularity or status.