minska

This is the 255th most frequent Swedish word.


minska

To decrease or reduce.


Here, 'minska' is used to express the action of reducing or decreasing something in quantity.

Jag försöker minska mitt sockerintag.

I try to reduce my sugar intake.


In this sentence, 'minska' is used to indicate a decrease or a reduction that happens as a result of a cause or condition.

Med regn minskade temperaturen snabbt.

With the rain, the temperature decreased quickly.


Here, 'minska' is employed to show the concept of striving for lessening or minimizing something for a purpose or goal.

För att förbättra miljön måste vi minska våra utsläpp.

To improve the environment, we need to reduce our emissions.