zed
The English letter z is called zed in Dutch.
This term is used to refer to the name of the last letter of the English alphabet.
Did you know?
- While 'zed' is used in Dutch to refer to the English letter name, the Dutch name for the letter 'z' itself is actually zet.
- In old Dutch handwriting, the letter z was sometimes written with a descending loop that made it look almost identical to the letter g.
- In Dutch, the letter z is often used as a shorthand for zuid, meaning 'south', on maps and signs.
Examples in context
- Veel succes!Good luck!
- De letter zed staat aan het eind.The letter zed is at the end.
Example conversation
Emma is helping Lucas with a spelling exercise.
- EmmaWelke letter komt na de y?Which letter comes after the y?
- LucasDat is de zed.That is the zed.
- EmmaGoed gedaan, Lucas.Well done, Lucas.
- LucasDank je wel, Emma.Thank you, Emma.
