This is the 2388th most frequent Dutch word.
velen
"Velen" means "many" in English.
In this sentence, 'velen' is used as a pronoun meaning 'many individuals'.
Velen kwamen naar het feest.
Many came to the party.
Here, 'velen' refers to 'many works' and is utilized in the context of forgotten items.
Zij heeft veel geschreven, waaronder velen vergeten zijn.
She has written much, among which many works have been forgotten.
'Velen' in this instance refers to 'many techniques' and highlights the variation in artistic methods.