Inzake

Inzake is a Dutch preposition used to introduce the topic of discussion, equivalent to English equivalents such as conderning, with regard to, or in the matter of. It functions to mark the scope or subject of a statement, instruction, or question.

In usage, inzake is common in formal writing, legal documents, administrative correspondence, and official memos. It is typically followed by a noun phrase naming the matter at hand, for example: "inzake de betaling van de factuur" or "inzake uw aanvraag." The wording can appear at the start of a sentence or within a clause to frame the issue being addressed.

Etymologically, inzake comes from the combination of in and zaak (matter, affair). In older texts it appeared as two words, "in zake," but modern Dutch generally renders it as a single word. The construction has a formal, sometimes bureaucratic connotation and is less common in casual speech.

Alternatives with similar meaning include wat betreft, betreffende, omtrent, and met betrekking tot. These options vary slightly in tone and formality. Inzake tends to preserve a direct, authoritative register, making it a frequent choice in official letters, contracts, and policy documents. Its use signals that the following clause concerns a specific issue or case rather than a general topic.