lækka

lækka

"Lower," "reduce," or "diminish."

Here, "lækka" is used to mean reducing a numerical value, specifically the temperature setting.

Ég þarf að lækka hitastigið í ofninum.

I need to lower the temperature in the oven.

Here, "lækka" indicates a reduction in price, implying a decrease in cost.

Verð á bókunum mun lækka í næstu viku.

The price of books will drop next week.

Here, "lækka" describes the physical lowering of the sun's position, symbolizing shorter daylight hours.

Lækkandi sól veldur styttri dögum á veturna.

The lowering sun causes shorter days in winter.