zet

Zet is a short term that can refer to multiple topics depending on context. In Dutch, zet is the present-tense form of the verb zetten, meaning to put, place, or set. It is used with second-person singular (jij zet, u zet) and in the imperative as a command, such as Zet het glas op tafel or Zet de radio aan. The word is common in spoken and written Dutch and appears in many everyday sentences.

Beyond its Dutch usage, zet may occur as an acronym or as part of proper names in different languages. There is no single, universal definition of zet across disciplines, so its precise meaning is determined by context. The uppercase form ZET is occasionally used as an acronym for various organizations, programs, or initiatives, each with its own expansion. Because these expansions are not standardized, you should consult the relevant source to determine what ZET stands for in a given text.

In other languages, zet may appear as a string within names or loanwords, where its meaning is not related to the Dutch verb. Etymologically, the connection to zetten persists in contexts where zet retains a sense of placing or setting, but many uses of zet as a standalone string do not carry that meaning.