This is the 851st most frequent Dutch word.
overgang
"Overgang" in English means "transition" or "passage."
In this sentence, 'overgang' means transition, representing the change from one state to another, often used to describe the change between seasons.
De overgang van zomer naar herfst is altijd mooi vanwege de vallende bladeren.
The transition from summer to fall is always beautiful because of the falling leaves.
Here, 'overgang' refers to a ramp, which is a sloping pass or way connecting two different levels, frequently used to ensure accessibility.
Ze ging met een overgang in plaats van een trap naar boven.
She took a ramp instead of a staircase to go upstairs.
In this context, 'overgang' is a colloquial term in Dutch for menopause, the phase marking the end of a woman's reproductive years.