This is the 3289th most frequent Dutch word.
hevige
Intense or severe.
Here, 'hevige' modifies 'emotie', highlighting the strength of the emotional response experienced.
Ze voelde een hevige emotie toen ze het nieuws hoorde.
She felt an intense emotion when she heard the news.
In this case, 'hevige' describes the severity of the cough fits, indicating their notable intensity or persistence.
Na de verkoudheid had hij last van hevige hoestbuien.
After the cold, he suffered from severe coughing fits.
In this sentence, 'hevige' is used to describe the intensity of the storm, emphasizing its strong and fierce nature.