This is the 2043rd most frequent Dutch word.
eist
"Demands."
Here, 'eist' is used as the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'eisen', meaning 'to demand'.
De chef eist dat iedereen op tijd aanwezig is.
The boss demands that everyone is present on time.
In this sentence, 'eist' is indicating a formal or authoritative requirement made by legislation.
De nieuwe wet eist dat bedrijven transparanter zijn.
The new law demands that companies are more transparent.
In this context, 'eist' denotes that the work necessitates or requires certain qualities or efforts.