No. 732 in Afrikaans
verhoog
"Stage" or "increase" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Die verhoog in die teater is baie hoog.
The stage in the theater is very high.
In this sentence, 'verhoog' is used as a noun, meaning 'stage' or 'platform'.
Ons wil die standaarde van die diens verhoog.
We want to raise the standards of the service.
Here, 'verhoog' functions as a verb, meaning 'to raise' or 'to elevate' in the context of improving quality or standards.
Die rentekoers sal volgende maand verhoog.
The interest rate will increase next month.
In this instance, 'verhoog' is again a verb, used in the sense of 'increase', referring to numerical or measurable growth.
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