This is the 3154th most frequent Dutch word.
ertoe
The Dutch word "ertoe" means "to it" or "for it" in English.
Ertug is used here to mean 'to contribute to' or 'help achieve' within a specific goal or purpose.
Het doel van de vergadering is ertoe bij te dragen dat iedereen gehoord wordt.
The purpose of the meeting is to contribute to everyone being heard.
Ertug here denotes a supportive role in enabling or leading to a certain result.
Dit besluit draagt ertoe bij dat nieuwe mogelijkheden ontstaan.
This decision contributes to the emergence of new opportunities.
Ertug is used as part of the phrase 'ertoe leidt,' meaning 'leads to' or 'results in.'