noteer

Noteer is the singular imperative form of the Dutch verb noteren, meaning to note down or to record information. It is used to instruct someone to write something down, such as a phone number, an address, or details in a meeting. The word is common in everyday instructions, classroom settings, and professional communication.

Etymology and usage context: Noteren comes from Middle Dutch noteren, which in turn derives from Old French noter or Latin notare, both meaning to mark or write. In modern Dutch, noteren covers the act of creating a written record, whether as a quick note, a formal entry, or a data log. Noteer, the imperative form, is the direct instruction to perform this action.

Conjugation and related forms: Noteren is the infinitive, with present tense forms such as ik noteer, jij noteert, hij/zij noteert, wij noteren, jullie noteren, zij noteren. Noteer serves as the singular imperative (for addressing one person) to tell someone to write something down. Related nouns include notitie (note), aantekening (note or annotation), and notitieboekje (notebook).

Usage examples: Noteer het telefoonnummer zodat je het niet vergeet. Kun je dit even noteren? In written communication, noteren is often used for indexing, minutes, or data entry, while notitie and aantekening refer to the result of the act.

See also: Noteren, Notitie, Aantekening, Notitieblok.