This is the 5154th most frequent Swedish word.
dala
"Dala" means to decrease, decline, or dwindle.
Here, 'dala' means to decline or decrease, describing a gradual drop in value.
Stockpriserna började dala efter rapporten.
The stock prices began to decline after the report.
In this sentence, 'dala' is used metaphorically to describe the action of the sun lowering in the sky.
Solens strålar dalade över horisonten vid solnedgången.
The sun rays descended over the horizon at sunset.
The word 'dala' is again used metaphorically here, indicating a drop or reduction in enthusiasm or energy levels.