Geplakte

Geplakte is the past participle of the Dutch verb plakken, meaning to glue or paste. As an adjective it describes something that has glue or an adhesive applied, or that has been affixed to a surface. The form is used in attributive position before a noun (for example, geplakte sticker) and in many cases agrees with the noun in number and gender. In predicative use, after a linking verb, the form tends to be geplakt (for example, de sticker is geplakt).

Etymology and usage contexts: geplakte derives from the verb plakken, indicating that an object has undergone an adhering action. It is common in everyday language and in professional contexts such as packaging, labeling, and construction. Objects frequently described as geplakte include stickers, labels, posters, and decals, but the term can apply to any item that has been affixed with adhesive.

Grammatical notes: Dutch adjectives formed from past participles often show inflection depending on the noun they modify. Placing geplakte before a singular definite noun or before plural nouns typically yields the -e ending, as in de geplakte sticker or geplakte labels. When used predicatively, the form is usually geplakt, as in De sticker is geplakt.

Related terms: plakken (to glue), geplakt (glued, past participle in predicate position), plakband (adhesive tape), etiketten (labels), posters, stickers.

See also: Dutch grammar on adjective inflection of past participles; common labeling and affixing terminology in labeling, packaging, and signage.