Beklædt

Beklædt is a Danish adjective and the past participle of the verb beklæde, meaning to clothe, cover, or adorn. It describes something that is covered or dressed in a material, or a person that is wearing clothing, in contexts that are formal or descriptive. In everyday speech, the synonym klædt is more commonly used for people, while beklædt tends to appear in architectural, historical, or formal descriptive language to indicate an exterior covering or layer.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from bek- plus klæde. As a participle used as an adjective, beklædt can describe objects or surfaces that have been covered or clad with another material, such as wood, metal, or stone. Common constructions include phrases like et hus er beklædt med træpaneler (a house is clad in wood panels) or taget er beklædt med plader (the roof is covered with sheets). Beklædt is often contrasted with klædt, the latter being the more natural choice when referring to a person’s dress in everyday language.

Contexts and nuance: the term conveys a sense of a deliberate covering or adornment rather than casual or everyday clothing. It is frequent in architectural descriptions, restoration reports, and formal prose, where precise description of exterior or interior coverings is important.

See also: beklæde, klæde, beklædning.