zeggen
to say
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈzɛɣə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Zeggen is one of the most frequently used Dutch verbs. The past tense 'zei' is highly irregular. 'Zeg maar' is an incredibly common filler phrase meaning roughly 'you could say' or 'so to speak.'
📝 Example Sentences
Wat wil je zeggen?
What do you want to say?
Ze zei dat ze van me hield.
She said that she loved me.
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