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Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Middle Dutch wēsen, from Old Dutch wesan, from Proto-West Germanic *wesan, from Proto-Germanic *wesaną. See zijn.
The noun represents a substantivization of the verb and is attested as such since as early as c. 1100.
Verb
wezen
- (only as the infinitive) Synonym of zijn
Je hoeft echt niet boos te wezen.- There's really no need to be upset.
- (with postpositioned jullie) imperative plural of zijn
Wezen jullie niet bang!- Don’t you guys be afraid!
Derived terms
Descendants
Noun
wezen n (plural wezens, diminutive wezentje n)
- A being, creature
- (as the second part of a compound noun) system, sector, institution (in an abstract sense)
- (used absolutely, with definite article or possessive determiner) The essence of something
- Zijn vloek had haar in haar diepste wezen geraakt. ― His curse had hit her in her deepest core.
Derived terms
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Noun
wezen
- plural of wees
Etymology 3
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
wezen
- inflection of wijzen:
- plural past indicative
- (dated or formal) plural past subjunctive