This is the 6611th most frequent Dutch word.
volgend
"Volgend" means "next" or "following" in English.
In this usage, 'volgend' means 'following' or 'according to,' explaining adherence to guidelines specified.
Hij loopt volgend de richtlijnen die in het handboek staan.
He follows according to the guidelines stated in the manual.
In this sentence, 'volgende' means 'next' referring to the subsequent chapter in a sequence.
Het volgende hoofdstuk bespreekt belangrijke historische gebeurtenissen.
The next chapter discusses important historical events.
Here, 'volgend' modifies 'jaar,' meaning 'following' or 'next,' referring to the year after the current one.