This is the 1125th most frequent Dutch word.
ontzettend
"Ontzettend" means "extremely" or "very."
Here, 'ontzettend' is used as an intensifier, enhancing the expression of the adjective 'blij' (happy).
Ik ben ontzettend blij vandaag.
I am incredibly happy today.
In this sentence, 'ontzettend' emphasizes the significance of 'belangrijk' (important).
Het is ontzettend belangrijk om dit te begrijpen.
It is extremely important to understand this.
'Ontzettend' is used to express an excess in the context of the verb 'spraken' (spoke).