zeg

Dutch

Etymology

From zeggen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zɛx/

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• Hyphenation: zeg
• Rhymes: -ɛx

Verb

zeg

1. inflection of zeggen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
   3. imperative

Interjection

zeg

1. hey, used to draw the addressed person's attention.

   Zeg, Leen, kom eens hier. – Hey, Leen, come here for a moment.

2. Used for emphasis, especially if the message is sudden or contrastive.

   Nee, ik kom niet, hoepel op zeg. ― No, I'm not coming, beat it, will ya?

   Wat een vervelende gozer zeg. ― Wow, this guy is annoying.

Descendants

• Petjo: seg, seh