De toename
Example: De toename van bezoekers was een positieve verrassing voor het museum.
Definition
"De toename" refers to the increase or growth in number, size, or amount of something. For example, in the phrase 'De toename van bezoekers,' it means the rise in the number of visitors, indicating a positive change or expansion.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de toename" comes from the verb 'toenemen,' which means 'to increase.' It combines 'toe-' meaning 'towards' or 'in addition,' with 'nemen,' meaning 'to take.' So, "de toename" literally suggests 'the taking on' or 'the addition,' reflecting an increase.
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"De toename" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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