This is the 8425th most frequent Dutch word.
groeidrang
The Dutch word "groeidrang" means "the urge or drive to grow."
Here, 'groeidrang' is used to denote the plant's strong inclination to grow.
De plant heeft een sterke groeidrang in de lente.
The plant has a strong growth tendency in spring.
In this sentence, 'groeidrang' metaphorically expresses the insatiable drive for acquiring knowledge.
Zijn groeidrang naar kennis is ongeëvenaard.
His desire for knowledge growth is unparalleled.
The term 'groeidrang' refers here to the economic desire or momentum to grow or improve.