This is the 3849th most frequent Dutch word.
vergaard
"Vergaard" means "gathered" or "collected" in English.
The word 'vergaard' in this context means 'gathered' and refers to the acquisition of knowledge.
Hij heeft veel kennis vergaard door boeken te lezen.
He has gathered a lot of knowledge by reading books.
Here, 'vergaard' implies collecting by participating in enriching activities, which is analogous to acquiring experience.
De ervaring die hij tijdens zijn reizen heeft vergaard, is waardevol.
The experience he has gathered during his travels is valuable.
In this case, 'vergaard' indicates the collection and accumulation of tangible resources.