No. 503 in Dutch
stijgen
"Stijgen" means "to rise" or "to increase."
In a sentence
De temperaturen stijgen in de zomer.
The temperatures rise in the summer.
Here, 'stijgen' means to increment or rise, referring to temperatures increasing during a specific season.
Het vliegtuig begon te stijgen na het opstijgen.
The airplane started to ascend after takeoff.
In this context, 'stijgen' refers to the upward movement or ascent of the airplane.
Mijn salaris stijgt elk jaar dankzij verhogingen.
My salary increases every year thanks to raises.
Here, 'stijgen' is used to describe an improvement or increment in salary over time.
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