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. 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
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