avkylde
Avkylde is a Swedish verb that translates to "to chill" or "to cool down" in English. It can refer to the physical act of making something colder, such as placing food in a refrigerator to avkylde it. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or situation becoming calmer or more relaxed. For example, someone might be told to "ta det avkylda," meaning "take it easy" or "calm down." The past participle of avkylde is avkyld, meaning "chilled" or "cooled." The present participle is avkylande, meaning "cooling." The verb is derived from the adjective "kyld," which means "cold" or "chilled." In some contexts, avkylde can also imply a loss of enthusiasm or passion, as in "hans intresse har avkylda," meaning "his interest has cooled." The word is commonly used in everyday language in Sweden.