Bezichtigen

Bezichtigen is a Dutch verb meaning to view, inspect, or examine something deliberately, often in a planned or formal context. The term is used when there is an intention to assess the condition, suitability, or value of an object or place, rather than to merely glance at it.

In everyday usage, bezichtigen is most commonly encountered in real estate. Potential buyers or renters arrange a bezichtiging to inspect a house or apartment before making a decision. The noun bezichtiging denotes the viewing event itself, such as an appointment to view a property or an organized tour. The word can also appear in other contexts where a targeted observation is undertaken, for example when authorities, researchers, or visitors inspect a site, a museum exhibit, or a construction project.

Bezichtigen is a formal or neutral term and is often contrasted with bekij-? bekijk, or bekijken, which also means to look at but can be broader or less structured. Bezichtigen emphasizes an intentional assessment rather than casual looking.

Etymologically, the verb is formed with the prefix be- added to the noun zicht (view) and is used in contexts where a deliberate inspection or evaluation is involved. While the exact conjugation follows standard Dutch verb patterns, the essential meaning remains: to view with a purpose, to inspect, or to examine.