toont

Toont is a Dutch word that functions as the third-person singular present tense form of the verb toonen, meaning to show or to display. It appears in everyday Dutch to indicate that someone is showing something to someone else. The infinitive of the verb is toonen; the present tense forms are ik toon, jij toont, hij toont, wij tonen, jullie tonen, zij tonen.

In addition to the present tense, the verb toonen has other common forms: the past tense is toonde (singular) and toonden (plural); the present perfect is getoond, used with a auxiliary verb such as hebben, e.g., hij heeft getoond. These conjugations follow standard Dutch verb patterns and are widely taught in Dutch grammar resources.

Usage notes include both literal and figurative meanings. Literally, toonen is used when someone visually presents an object or piece of information, as in "Hij toont zijn plannen aan de jury" (He shows his plans to the jury). Figuratively, it can express demonstration or exhibition, such as showing evidence or displaying behavior. The form toont regularly occurs in written Dutch, spoken discourse, and media, including news reporting and explanatory texts.

Limitations and related terms: "toon" also exists as a noun meaning, among other senses, a display or exhibit, and is etymologically linked to the verb toonen. There is no separate English-language concept named toont; it remains a grammatical form within Dutch, rather than a standalone international term.