Ausgeklappt

Ausgeklappt is a German adjective and the past participle of the verb ausklappen. It describes something that has been unfolded, extended, or opened from a folded or closed state. Typical contexts are foldable or hinged components such as maps, tables, displays, or panels that can be opened.

Etymology: The word is formed from aus- meaning “out” and klappen meaning “to flap” or “to fold out,” with the participle suffix -t. The related verb ausklappen means to unfold or extend something that is folded or closed.

Usage: Ausgeklappt can be used predicatively or attributively. For example, “Der Tisch ist ausgeklappt” (The table is extended) or “ein ausgeklappter Tisch” (an extendable table). It is common in manuals, product descriptions, and everyday speech. Examples include: “Die Karte ist ausgeklappt und zeigt die Übersicht,” or “Die Sonnenblende ist ausgeklappt.”

Translations and nuance: In English, the closest translations are “unfolded” or “extended,” chosen to reflect the specific object being opened. The term is typically reserved for physical components that were folded or closed and are now in an open, flat, or expanded state.

---