opzegt

Opzegt is the present tense form related to the Dutch verb opzeggen, meaning to terminate or cancel something by giving notice. The infinitive is opzeggen; the past participle is opgezegd; the noun form is opzegging. In standard Dutch the third-person singular present tense is usually written as zegt op, since op- is a separable prefix. The form opzegt may appear in some texts or inflected forms, but the normal spoken and written construction splits the prefix.

Usage and meaning

Opzeggen is used to end a contract, subscription, service, or other agreement by providing notice. It can also refer to resigning from a position, though that sense is often expressed with the related noun opzegging of the contract or, for employment, opzegging van de arbeidsovereenkomst. The act typically involves a specified opzegtermijn (notice period) defined in the terms of the contract or by law.

Forms and related terms

Key derivatives include opzegging (the act of terminating), opzeggingstermijn or opzegtermijn (notice period), and opzegbaar (terminable/cancellable). Related concepts include annuleren (to cancel) and beëindigen (to end). Examples: “Hij zegt zijn abonnement op.” or “De huurovereenkomst werd opgezegd.” The verb is a separable prefix verb, so in main clauses the prefix is placed at the end: zegt op, maar in perfect tense it appears as opgezegd.