opkomst

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Dutch

Etymology

From opkomen +‎ -st. See also By surface analysis, op- +‎ komst.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔpˌkɔmst/
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  • Hyphenation: op‧komst

Noun

opkomst f (plural opkomsten, diminutive opkomstje n)

  1. rise (of the sun or moon)
    Synonym: opgang
    Coordinate term: ondergang
    De opkomst van de zon was prachtig vanmorgen. ― The rise of the sun was beautiful this morning.
    Veel mensen genieten van de opkomst van de maan. ― Many people enjoy the rise of the moon.
    Ze schilderde de opkomst van de zon boven de bergen. ― She painted the sunrise over the mountains.
  2. turnout, attendance
    De opkomst voor het evenement was hoger dan verwacht. ― The turnout for the event was higher than expected.
    De lage opkomst bij de vergadering was teleurstellend. ― The low attendance at the meeting was disappointing.
    De opkomst bij de verkiezingen was aanzienlijk. ― The turnout at the elections was significant.

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