This is the 998th most frequent Dutch word.
verdieping
"Verdieping" means "floor" or "story" in a building.
Here, 'verdieping' is used to denote a specific floor or level of a building.
De bibliotheek bevindt zich op de tweede verdieping.
The library is located on the second floor.
'Verdieping' here illustrates the creation of an additional level in a building.
De zolder wordt verbouwd zodat het een extra verdieping kan worden.
The attic is being renovated so it can become an additional floor.
In this instance, 'verdieping' refers to the process of going deeper into a subject or an area of expertise.