This is the 2366th most frequent Dutch word.
toenemen
"Toenemen" means "to increase" or "to grow."
In this sentence, 'toenemen' is used to describe a statistical increase in quantity over a period of time.
Het aantal bezoekers in het museum is dit jaar toegenomen.
The number of visitors in the museum has increased this year.
Here, 'toenemen' is used to describe the progressive growth or improvement of a quality or relationship due to external factors.
De betrokkenheid van de lokale gemeenschap neemt toe dankzij nieuwe campagnes.
The engagement of the local community is increasing thanks to new campaigns.
In this case, 'toenemen' refers to the gradual or noticeable increase of a natural phenomenon, specifically temperature, over a specified timeframe.