ontzettend
Ontzettend is a Dutch adverb that translates to "tremendously," "enormously," or "awfully" in English. It is used to express a very high degree or intensity of something, often indicating something extremely large, significant, or impactful. The word carries a strong emphasis and is commonly used in everyday conversation to amplify the meaning of the adjective or verb it modifies.
For instance, one might say "het was ontzettend druk" which means "it was tremendously busy." Similarly, "ik
While "ontzettend" is a very common and widely understood word in Dutch, it is generally considered informal.