lækkaði

Lækkaði is the past tense form of the Icelandic verb lækka, which means to lower, reduce, or decrease. It is used to describe that a value, level, or quantity has become smaller in the past. The form lækkaði is most commonly employed with a singular subject in the indicative mood, such as when referring to prices, temperatures, or numbers that have dropped.

Grammatical notes: lækka is a regular verb in Icelandic, and lækkaði represents the third-person singular past tense. The infinitive form is lækka, while the present tense commonly appears as lækkar (he/she/it lowers). When describing a decrease in a concrete quantity, the verb is typically paired with a measure or amount, for example “verð lækkaði um…” (the price dropped by…) or “hitinn lækkaði um…” (the temperature dropped by…).

Usage examples:

- Verðið lækkaði um fimm prósent. (The price dropped by five percent.)

- Hitinn lækkaði um þrjár gráður í gær. (The temperature fell by three degrees yesterday.)

Context and nuance: lækkaði is used across domains such as economics, meteorology, and everyday reporting of changes. It implies a downward movement rather than a deliberate lowering action. Related verbs include lækka (to lower) and lægri (lower, comparative), which appear in broader discussions of change and comparison.

See also: lækka, lækkun, lækkandi, lægra.