luidt

Luidt is the present tense form of the Dutch verb luiden, which means to sound, to ring, or to make a noise. In everyday use it describes audible events produced by objects such as bells, clocks, or alarms.

One common sense is literal sound production. For example, a clock can luidt on the hour, meaning it rings or tolls every hour. The form luidt is used with a singular subject, as in De klok luidt om twaalf uur.

Luiden also appears in formal, impersonal constructions with the meaning “it is said” or “it is stated.” In this sense, het luidt that … is equivalent to the English “it is reported that” or “it is stated that.” This usage is common in official announcements, legal language, and journalistic reporting.

Etymology and cognates: luiden is related to the Dutch adjective luid (loud) and to the noun geluid (sound). The word shares cognates with German laut and English loud, reflecting a common Germanic origin connected to producing or perceiving sound.

Grammatical notes: luiden is a regular Dutch verb. The infinitive is luiden, and the present tense form luidt is the third-person singular. The verb participates in standard Dutch conjugation patterns and can take typical perfect and participle forms, depending on the construction.

See also: luid, geluid, luisteren, luiden (verb).