Dutch

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Etymology

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From zeggen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /zɛx/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: zeg
  • Rhymes: -ɛx

Verb

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zeg

  1. inflection of zeggen:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. imperative

Interjection

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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

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  • Petjo: seg, seh