ab|schwellen
Translation
to go down (swelling), to subside, to diminish
Examples
Die Schwellung am Fuß schwillt langsam ab.
The swelling on the foot is slowly going down.
Der Lärm der Stadt schwillt nachts ab.
The noise of the city subsides at night.
Grammar Patterns
(subject) subsides The swelling is subsiding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to subside, to go down; Antonyms: to swell up, to increase
Etymology
From 'ab-' (down, away) + 'schwellen' (to swell). Literally 'to swell down'.
Memory Tips
It's the direct opposite of 'anschwellen' (to swell up). The prefix 'ab-' indicates reduction.