verb
obniżać
/ɔbˈɲiʐat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
opuszczać
Definition
To move something downwards, or to reduce the amount, level, or strength of something.
Examples
Please lower your voice, you're speaking too loudly.
Proszę, obniż głos, mówisz za głośno.
They lowered the flag to half-mast as a sign of mourning.
Opuszczono flagę do połowy masztu na znak żałoby.
Collocations
lower priceslower expectationslower the volume
adjective
niższy
/ˈɲiʂʂɨ/· przymiotnikAlso
dolny
Definition
Situated below another or at a less high level; comparative form of 'low'.
Examples
The lower shelf is easier to reach for children.
Niższa półka jest łatwiejsza do dosięgnięcia dla dzieci.
He lives on the lower floor of the apartment building.
Mieszka na niższym piętrze budynku mieszkalnego.
Synonyms
Collocations
lower classlower jawlower case
Word forms
loweredpast simpleloweringpresent participlelowersthird person singular
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