Behandelde
Behandelde is a Dutch term that can function as both a verb form and an attributive adjective. As a verb, it is the past tense form of behandelen (to treat or to deal with). As an adjective, it means “treated” or “processed” and is used to describe something that has undergone treatment.
Behandelen is formed with the prefix be- added to handelen (to act or to deal). The prefix
The form behandelde appears in two main ways:
- As a finite verb in the past tense: Hij behandelde de patiënt gisteren. (He treated the patient
- As an attributive or predicative adjective: de behandelde patiënt, het behandelde materiaal, de behandelde gegevens. In
Behandeling (treatment), behandelen (to treat), and behandelbaar (treatable) are closely related. The term is common in