weven

Weven is the infinitive of the Dutch verb meaning to weave. It describes the act of interlacing yarns to form fabric, textiles, or other layered materials. The term covers both traditional hand weaving and modern loom-based weaving and is used in everyday Dutch as well as in technical textile contexts.

In present tense, forms include ik weef, jij weeft, hij weeft, wij weven, jullie weven, zij weven. The simple past tense is weefde or weefden, and the past participle is geweven; with hebben, perfect tenses are built (ik heb geweven).

Weven derives from older West Germanic roots and is closely related to the German weben and the English weave, sharing a common lineage with other Germanic languages. The term appears in Middle Dutch and has remained central to textile vocabulary in the Dutch language.

Historically, weaving has been a foundational craft in the Netherlands and Flanders, tied to flax, wool, and linen production and to the development of textile trade. In modern contexts, weven spans artisanal studios and industrial manufacturing, and the word can be used metaphorically to describe weaving together ideas, narratives, or plans. As a surname, weven may occur in Dutch-speaking regions, and the name can appear in branding or organization names that emphasize textile craft.