verzend

Verzend is a Dutch verb meaning to send or dispatch something, such as a letter, package, or message. It is formed from the verb zenden with the prefix ver-, a common combination in Dutch that often adds nuance related to completing or intensifying an action. The base infinitive is verzenden, and the present tense forms include ik verzend, jij verzendt, hij verzendt, wij verzenden, jullie verzenden, zij verzenden. The imperative singular form is verzend, used to direct someone to send something.

In everyday use, verzenden is the standard term for the act of sending or dispatching items through postal, courier, or digital channels. The word verzenden is closely connected to several related terms that describe stages or aspects of sending: verzending (the act or process of shipping), verzonden (sent, the past participle), and verzendkosten (shipping or postage costs). Common phrases also include verzendbevestiging (shipping confirmation) and verzenddatum (shipping date).

Linguistically, verzenden and verzend share a common root with other Germanic languages’ words for sending, and the prefix ver- in Dutch often signals a completed action or a particular direction of the basic verb zenden. In practical contexts, verzend is encountered in logistics, e-commerce, and communication workflows, where statuses, labels, and documentation frequently reference verzenden or verzending to indicate that an item has been dispatched or is on its way.

As a standalone term, verzend is not typically used as a brand or proper noun in Dutch, though it may appear as part of company names or product names related to shipping services. In standard language use, it remains one of the core verbs for sending and its nominal and adjectival derivatives are widely used in commerce and correspondence.