This is the 3888th most frequent Dutch word.
verwerken
To process or handle.
Here, 'verwerken' is used to mean 'process,' indicating the mental absorption and understanding of information.
Ik moet deze informatie verwerken voordat ik een beslissing neem.
I need to process this information before making a decision.
In this case, 'verwerken' means 'convert' or 'transform,' referring to the physical alteration of materials.
We willen het hout verwerken tot meubels.
We want to work the wood into furniture.
Here, 'verwerken' signifies 'cope with' or 'come to terms with,' in the context of dealing with emotions or experiences.