This is the 7269th most frequent Dutch word.
bestijgen
"Bestijgen" means "to mount" or "to ascend."
In this sentence, 'bestijgen' means 'to mount' or 'to get on', referring to the action of sitting on top of the horse.
De ruiter bestijgt het paard.
The rider mounts the horse.
Here, 'bestijgen' refers to climbing or ascending the ladder to reach a higher position.
Ze bestijgt de ladder om de boekenplank te bereiken.
She climbs the ladder to reach the bookshelf.
In this example, 'bestijgen' expresses the act of climbing or ascending a challenging surface such as an ice wall.