netwerkt

Netwerkt is the third-person singular present tense of the Dutch verb netwerken, meaning to engage in networking. In general use, netwerken refers to creating and maintaining a network of contacts, exchanging information, or establishing professional relationships. The form netwerkt is used when the subject is he, she, or it. The verb itself is borrowed from the English word network via the Dutch noun netwerk (network).

Netwerken encompasses both social and professional activity: a professional might netwerken at a conference to find partners, clients, or opportunities; a company may netwerken internationally through partnerships; in everyday speech one can say "Zij netwerkt met veel collega’s" or "Het bedrijf netwerkt via sociale evenementen."

In computing, netwerken describes the operation and management of computer networks, including configuring hardware, protocols, and security to connect devices and systems. Phrases include "een netwerk opzetten" (to set up a network) and "netwerken onderhouden" (to maintain networks).

Grammatical notes: Netwerken behaves as a regular Dutch verb. The present tense forms include ik netwerk, jij netwerkt, hij/zij/het netwerkt, wij/netwerken, jullie/netwerken, zij/netwerken. The word is commonly used in a wide range of settings, from business to IT to media, reflecting the growing importance of connectivity in professional life and digital infrastructure.