This is the 1467th most frequent Turkish word.
azaltmak
To reduce.
Here, 'azaltmamız' implies the action of reducing something, focusing on water consumption in a practical sense.
Kullanılan su miktarını azaltmamız gerekiyor.
We need to reduce the amount of water used.
In this case, 'azaltmak' refers to reducing an abstract concept, specifically stress levels, through an activity.
Stres seviyesini azaltmak için yoga yapıyorum.
I do yoga to decrease stress levels.
Here, 'azaltmaya' indicates the intention of reducing energy consumption as part of systematic efforts.