3delige

3delige is a Dutch adjective meaning consisting of three parts. It is used to describe objects, sets, or arrangements that are made up of three components, such as clothing, furniture, or media works.

In formal spelling, the preferred forms are either drie-delige or 3-delige, depending on whether the number is written out or shown as a numeral. The version 3delige (without a hyphen) is generally considered nonstandard in formal writing, though it may appear in branding, headlines, or informal contexts.

Common uses include:

- Fashion: a drie-delige pak (three-piece suit) with jacket, trousers, and a waistcoat.

- Furniture: een drie-delig bankstel (three-piece sofa set) consisting of a sofa, loveseat, and chair.

- Media: een drie-delige televisieserie or roman, referring to a series or book published or broadcast in three parts.

Origin and relation: the term derives from the Dutch words for three (drie) and parts or sections (delen), forming an adjective that denotes triadic composition. It is closely related to other compounds such as drie-delige, driewe, and variations used across Dutch media and commerce.

See also: drie-delige, drie-delige set, drievoudig.