Dekket

Dekket is a Norwegian word with two main senses stemming from the verb dekke, meaning to cover or lay. As a noun, dekket is the definite singular form of dekk, meaning deck. In nautical and architectural contexts, dekk refers to a flat, horizontal surface that serves as a level on a ship, vehicle, or building. For example, a vessel can have multiple dekk, such as a main deck or upper deck, and the word appears in phrases describing those surfaces.

As a past participle of the verb dekke, dekket is used in compound tenses and as an adjective meaning “covered” or “set.” It occurs in common expressions such as bordet er dekket (“the table is set/laid”) and gulvet er dekket av tepper (“the floor is covered with carpets”). The present tense form is dekker, with dekket forming the completed action in past or perfect constructions (for example, har dekket bordet).

Etymology and cognates: dekket derives from the verb dekke, and the word has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish dække and Swedish täcka, reflecting a shared Germanic origin. In Norwegian, the noun and participle forms have distinct uses but share a common root related to covering and surface.