Gewoven

Gewoven is a nonstandard or occasionally encountered spelling for the Dutch past participle of the verb weven (to weave). In standard Dutch, the past participle is geweven, not gewoven. Gewoven may appear in English-language texts attempting to render Dutch terms, but it is not recognized as a correct Dutch form in contemporary usage.

Etymology and cognates: the Dutch verb weven is part of the Germanic family of weaving terms. Its past participle geweven is related to the English word woven and the German gewebt. The prefix ge- marks the past participle in Dutch, with the stem often undergoing changes such as vowel alternations or consonant adjustments in related forms.

Usage: geweven is used both as a passive participle and as an adjective. Examples include Het doek is geweven (The cloth is woven) and Een geweven doek (a woven cloth). The form gewoven is generally considered a misspelling in standard Dutch and should be avoided in formal writing.

Context and notes: In discussions of textiles, crafts, or historical texts, it is important to use geweven to describe fabrics that have been woven. Learners of Dutch are advised to remember that the correct past participle is geweven, while gewoven is not standard. See also weaving, textile terminology, and Dutch grammar of participles.