This is the 3535th most frequent Dutch word.
opkomen
"Opkomen" means "to arise," "to emerge," or "to come up."
Here, 'opkomen' is used to describe the action of the sun rising above the horizon.
De zon begint op te komen.
The sun starts to rise.
'Opkomen' is used in this context to signify the arising or emergence of a thought or idea.
Het idee kwam plotseling bij me op.
The idea suddenly occurred to me.
Here, 'opkomen' is used to mean standing up or advocating for something, reflecting an action of defense or support.