This is the 3152nd most frequent Dutch word.
erkenning
Recognition.
'Erkenning' here refers to the appreciation or acknowledgment given to someone's contributions or achievements.
De erkenning van zijn inspanningen kwam na vele jaren hard werken.
The recognition of his efforts came after many years of hard work.
'Erkenning' in this sentence means the official acknowledgment or acceptance of a country's status or position by others.
Veel landen streven naar internationale erkenning van hun onafhankelijkheid.
Many countries strive for international recognition of their independence.
In this context, 'erkenning' signifies the desire or craving for appreciation or acknowledgment of one's work or effort by peers or superiors.