Anlagt

Anlagt is a participial adjective used in several Germanic languages, notably Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, derived from verbs meaning to lay out, build, or establish. It describes something that has been created, laid out, or prepared, such as landscapes, infrastructure, or plans.

In Danish, anlagt is the past participle of anlægge and is used to describe built or laid-out objects or sites. It can appear with or without articles, for example in expressions equivalent to a landscaped garden or a laid-out project. In contexts such as architecture and urban planning, it denotes that the subject has been designed or established.

In German, the cognate form angelegt carries a similar meaning, though the exact spelling differs. It is commonly used to indicate that something has been laid out or established, as in a laid-out garden or an established plan. The usage highlights the idea of deliberate preparation or construction.

In Swedish and Norwegian, related forms exist with similar senses, reflecting the shared Germanic roots. Variants like anlagt or anlagd convey that a feature has been prepared, created, or arranged, depending on regional spelling and grammar rules. These forms appear in descriptive writing about landscapes, facilities, or project documentation.

Etymology and usage notes: The term stems from verb roots meaning to lay out, establish, or form. It is primarily found in formal or descriptive language, especially in fields such as landscaping, architecture, urban planning, and civil projects.

See also: Anlægge, Anlage, landscape architecture, urban planning.