Gepolsterte

Gepolsterte is a German attributive adjective derived from the verb polstern, meaning to pad or upholster. It describes surfaces or objects that have padding or upholstery applied.

Origin and form: The base participle is gepolstert. When used attributively, it declines to match gender, number, and case. Examples include eine gepolsterte Rückenlehne (feminine singular), ein gepolstertes Sofa (neuter singular), and gepolsterte Sitze (plural). In predicative constructions, the participle is used in the non-attributive form: Die Rückenlehne ist gepolstert.

Usage: Gepolsterte is common in furniture descriptions, interior design, and automotive upholstery, and can appear in fashion contexts describing padded clothing or accessories. Typical phrases include gepolsterte Rückenlehne, gepolsterte Armlehne, and gepolsterte Sitze. The term emphasizes that padding or cushioning is a material feature, contributing to comfort or insulation.

Grammar notes: The exact inflection depends on the noun’s gender, number, and case, as well as the presence of articles. For example, after a definite article you typically see die gepolsterte Rückenlehne, while in a plural noun phrase you might have gepolsterte Rückenlehnen. In non-attributive, predicative usage one would usually say gepolstert: Die Rückenlehne ist gepolstert.

See also: polstern, Polsterung, Polster.