Meaning of taanduma | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to retreat; to recede; to withdraw
   intransitive
2. To move backwards.
   intransitive
3. To abandon one's positions under enemy pressure.
   intransitive
4. To recede over time.
   intransitive
5. to weaken, to diminish, to subside; to lose importance
   intransitive
6. to retire from, to stand aside, to resign, to step down
   intransitive
7. to be simplified, to be reduced, to become something less valuable
   intransitive
8. to undergo reduction
   intransitive

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Examples

“Rahvahulk taandus kahele poole ja vabastas tee.”

The crowd retreated to two sides and cleared the way.

“Poola väed olid sunnitud taanduma.”

Polish troops were forced to withdraw.

“Rannajoon taandus mandri poole.”

The coastline receded towards the mainland.

“Mets taandus kaugele ning tegi ruumi põldudele.”

The forest stayed far behind, making way for fields.

“Palavik oli ajutiselt taandunud.”

The fever had temporarily subsided.

“Vihmasadu oli hommikuks taandunud.”

The rain had eased by morning.

“Suurte pulmade pidamise komme on taandumas.”

The custom of having big weddings is on the wane.

“Arvati, et minister peaks kohalt taanduma.”

It was thought that the minister should resign.

“Looduses toimuvad muutused taanduvad Demokritose õpetuse järgi mitmesugustele aatomite kombinatsioonidele.”

According to Democritus, the changes in nature come down to various combinations of atoms.

“Rahvariiete juurde kuulus peaaegu mänguasjaks taandunud mõõk.”

Traditional costumes included a sword, which was reduced almost to a toy.

“Endine mõjukas partei on taandunud vaidlusklubiks.”

A once influential party had degenerated into a debating club.

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