This is the 1073rd most frequent Dutch word.
dalende
"Dalende" means "descending" or "declining."
Here, 'dalende' is an adjective describing the 'zon' (sun) in the context of 'setting' or 'descending'.
De dalende zon zorgde voor een prachtige avondgloed.
The setting sun caused a beautiful evening glow.
Here, 'dalende' is an adjective modifying 'verkoopcijfers' (sales figures), indicating a decrease.
Door de dalende verkoopcijfers moest het bedrijf kosten besparen.
Due to the declining sales figures, the company had to cut costs.
Here, 'dalende' describes the 'vlucht' (flight), implying that it is descending.