minska

Minska is a Swedish verb that means "to reduce," "to decrease," or "to diminish." It is used when something becomes smaller in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Examples:

• Minska kostnaderna – to reduce costs
• Minska risken för olyckor – to decrease the risk of accidents
• Temperaturen minskade – the temperature decreased

Related words:

• Förminska – means to belittle or downplay something, often in a figurative sense (making something seem less important rather than physically smaller).
• Reducerar – another verb meaning "to reduce," often used in more formal or technical contexts, such as reducing speed or emissions.
• Sänka – means "to lower," often used for levels or physical objects (e.g., to lower a volume or a window).

Summary:

• Minska = decrease, reduce (general, broad use)
• Förminska = belittle, downplay (figurative)
• Reducerar = reduce (formal, technical)
• Sänka = lower (physical or abstract levels)