Bedekt

Bedekt is a Dutch adjective and the past participle of the verb bedekken, meaning to cover. It is used to describe something that has a layer over it or is concealed, such as a surface that is not visible or exposed.

Etymology and form: Bedekt derives from bedekken, the base verb meaning to cover. As a past participle, bedekt can function in perfect tenses with have (hebben) or in passive constructions, for example hij heeft het dak bedekt or het dak is bedekt. It is also used as an adjective to describe the state of being covered, often in combination with a prepositional phrase like met sneeuw or met stof.

Usage: In everyday Dutch, bedekt appears in contexts where a surface or object has been covered by another material or by multiple layers. Common constructions include bedekt met + [material], such as bedekt met sneeuw (covered with snow) or bedekt met stof (covered with dust). It can describe both physical coverings, like roofs, furniture, or windows, and more figurative concealment.

Related terms: The verb bedekken means to cover, while bedekking refers to the act or result of covering, and bedekt is the associated participle used descriptively. The word is distinct from synonyms like gecoverd or verborgen, which have different connotations in Dutch.

See also: bedekken, bedekking, covered (translation).