This is the 732nd most frequent Afrikaans word.
verhoog
"Stage" or "increase" (depending on context).
In this sentence, 'verhoog' is used as a noun, meaning 'stage' or 'platform'.
Die verhoog in die teater is baie hoog.
The stage in the theater is very high.
Here, 'verhoog' functions as a verb, meaning 'to raise' or 'to elevate' in the context of improving quality or standards.
Ons wil die standaarde van die diens verhoog.
We want to raise the standards of the service.
In this instance, 'verhoog' is again a verb, used in the sense of 'increase', referring to numerical or measurable growth.