This is the 3426th most frequent Dutch word.
menig
"Menig" means "many a" or "numerous."
Here, 'menig' emphasizes the notion of 'many', often used in a literary or formal context to express a sense of variety or abundance.
Menig boek in de bibliotheek biedt interessante verhalen.
Many a book in the library offers interesting stories.
'Menige' is used to describe multiple occurrences, implying a considerable frequency or common repetition.
Menige keer heeft hij me geholpen met mijn huiswerk.
Many a time he has helped me with my homework.
The word 'menig' suggests a sense of generality across several villages, emphasizing the presence of tradition in numerous but unspecified locations.