centreert

Centreert is a Dutch verb meaning to place in the center or to align something centrally. It is used to describe actions that bring an element into the middle of a space, line, or layout, and it appears in contexts such as typography, graphic design, web development, and general description of alignment.

Etymology and spelling: The verb derives from the noun centrum (center) and from centrer/centreren in Romance and Germanic borrowing patterns. It is part of the standard Dutch verb class formed with the -eren suffix. The present tense third-person singular form is centreert, while the infinitive is centreren.

Usage: Centreert is commonly employed when discussing layout and alignment tasks, for example in print, web pages, or user interfaces. In Dutch technical writing and UI guidelines, one might say that an element should be centreert horizontally or vertically within its container, or that a block centered itself within a page. The term is distinct from centraliseren, which refers to centralizing resources, authority, or control rather than spatial alignment.

Grammatical notes: The verb follows regular conjugation patterns for -eren verbs. Typical forms include ik centreer, jij centreert, hij centreert, wij centreren, jullie centreren, zij centreren. In spoken language and documentation, spelling variants may appear, but centreert is the standard form for the third-person singular present tense in contemporary Dutch.

See also: centreren as the infinitive, centraliseren for centralization, and synonyms such as in het midden plaatsen or horizontaal/verticaal uitlijnen.