This is the 2360th most frequent Dutch word.
telt
"Counts"
Here, 'telt' is used as a verb form of 'tellen', meaning 'to count', indicating the act of adding up or counting items.
Mijn broer telt elke avond zijn spaargeld om te zien hoeveel hij heeft.
My brother counts his savings every evening to see how much he has.
In this context, 'telt' conveys the meaning of 'counting' as being important, relevant, or having a contribution to a goal or result.
Elke stem telt mee in deze belangrijke verkiezing.
Every vote counts in this important election.
Here, 'telt' is used to indicate the total number of something, expressing an estimation or count.