zeef

Zeef is a term with multiple uses. In Dutch, zeef means sieve, a device that uses a mesh to separate particles by size. In English-language contexts, Zeef is sometimes encountered as a brand name or product name derived from this word, applied in various fields and industries.

A zeef comes in several forms. Kitchen sieves are shallow, bowl-shaped strainers with a fine mesh used to drain liquids, rinse vegetables, or sift flour. Industrial and laboratory sieves are usually mounted in frames and categorized by mesh size; they are used to grade powders, soils, or aggregates. In mining and construction, larger-scale vibrating screens perform a similar function to separate ore or other materials by particle size.

Linguistic note. In Dutch, the verb zeven means to sieve or sift, and zeef is the corresponding noun. The term is etymologically related to related German and English words for sieve, such as Sieb in German and sieve in English.

Brand usage. Several companies and online services have used Zeef as a brand name or part of a corporate identity. Because zeef denotes a filtering or separating concept, it is commonly adopted in contexts related to filtration, processing, or knowledge filtering. The exact nature of a given Zeef entity depends on regional markets and the specific product or service offered.

See also. Sieve.