WordstijgenMeaningto risePart of speechverbPronunciationCourseDutchLessonAdverbs of contrast (echter, daarentegen, integendeel)Usages of stijgenDe prijs stijgt. De winst is daarentegen erg klein.The price is rising. The profit, on the other hand, is very small.Is het budget klein? Integendeel, het bedrag is snel gestegen!Is the budget small? On the contrary, the amount has risen quickly!