Geverfde

Geverfde is a Dutch adjective meaning painted. It derives from the verb verven, to paint, with the ge- prefix forming the past participle used adjectivally. In practice, geverfde describes surfaces that have received a coat of paint and are thus finished in a color or finish.

The form geverfde is used before a noun: geverfde muur (painted wall), geverfde muren (painted walls), geverfde deur (painted door), geverfde deuren. In predicative position it appears as geverfd: De deur is geverfd. Geverfde surfaces often convey not only color but also the quality of the coating, such as matte geverfde muren or glanzende geverfde kozijnen.

The term is common in contexts such as home renovation, furniture restoration, architecture, and art description. While geverfd generally refers to painted surfaces, in some contexts it can also be used for dyed fabrics or other coatings; the primary sense remains painting. See also verven and schilderen for related processes and terminology.