opwekt

Opwekt is not a standard standalone Dutch word. In modern Dutch, the verb is opwekken, meaning to generate or to evoke, and its present-tense form for the third person singular is split: wekt op (hij wekt op). The infinitive is opwekken, the past tense is wekte op, and the past participle is opgewekt. The related noun opwekking denotes the act of generation or evocation. The term opwekking is commonly used in technical contexts (for example energy generation) as well as in metaphorical language (the evocation of memories or interest).

Etymology and senses. The word combines het prefix op- with wekken, which originally means to wake, rouse, or stir into action. In energy discourse, opwekking refers to the production of power or electricity by a source such as a power plant or solar installation. In figurative language, opwekken describes triggering emotions, thoughts, or memories. Because opwekken is separable, the distance between prefix and verb remains visible in sentences, as in "wekt op."

Usage. Common phrases include "elektriciteit opwekken" (to generate electricity) and "opwekking van energie" (generation of energy). Metaphorical uses include "iets wekte op" or "iets wekte belangstelling/op" to indicate that something aroused interest or curiosity. The noun form opwekking is often opposed to consumption or usage terms to discuss total energy opwekking.

Branding and naming. In some contexts, Opwekt may appear as a brand or project name. When used as a proper noun, capitalization governs its treatment as a name rather than a verb, and standard Dutch conjugation rules for opwekken do not apply to the brand form. See also: opwekking, opwekken, elektriciteitsopwekking.