No. 998 in Dutch
verdieping
"Verdieping" means "floor" or "story" in a building.
In a sentence
De bibliotheek bevindt zich op de tweede verdieping.
The library is located on the second floor.
Here, 'verdieping' is used to denote a specific floor or level of a building.
De verdieping van zijn kennis vereiste veel studie.
The deepening of his knowledge required much study.
In this instance, 'verdieping' refers to the process of going deeper into a subject or an area of expertise.
De zolder wordt verbouwd zodat het een extra verdieping kan worden.
The attic is being renovated so it can become an additional floor.
'Verdieping' here illustrates the creation of an additional level in a building.
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