This is the 359th most frequent Dutch word.
vooral
"Vooral" means "especially" or "particularly" in English.
In this sentence, "vooral" means "especially" to emphasize the most preferred activity.
Ik houd vooral van lezen in mijn vrije tijd.
I especially enjoy reading during my free time.
Here, "vooral" is used to mean "particularly," highlighting a distinguishing feature of the city.
Deze stad is vooral bekend om zijn historische architectuur.
This city is particularly known for its historical architecture.
In this sentence, "vooral" signifies "in particular," specifying the group that appreciates the books the most.