This is the 8519th most frequent Dutch word.
herkende
"Recognized"
The verb 'herkende' is used in a past tense form to indicate recognition or realization of someone's identity.
Hij herkende haar onmiddellijk.
He recognized her immediately.
Here, 'herkende' emphasizes recalling familiarity or identifying a place from memory in the context of the past.
Ze herkende de stad na vele jaren.
She recognized the city after many years.
In this sentence, 'herkende' corresponds to identifying a characteristic, such as someone's voice, upon hearing it in the past.