wezen

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeː.zə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: we‧zen
  • Rhymes: -eːzən

Etymology 1

See zijn. The infinitive wezen (from Proto-Germanic *wesaną) is the original infinitive of the verb but has fallen into relative disuse.

Noun

wezen n (plural wezens, diminutive wezentje n)

  1. A being, creature
  2. (used absolutely, with definite article: het wezen) The essence of something

Verb

wezen

  1. (only as the infinitive) Alternative form of zijn
  2. (with postpositioned jullie) imperative plural of zijn
    Wezen jullie niet bang!
    Don’t you guys be afraid!
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Noun

wezen

  1. Plural form of wees

Etymology 3

Verb

wezen

  1. plural past indicative and subjunctive of wijzen
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