Ingekleed

Ingekleed is the past participle of the Dutch verb inkleden. Inkleden means to clothe, to dress someone in clothing, or to outfit and decorate a space or object. The term can function as an adjective or in perfect tense constructions (ik heb ingekleed, het is ingekleed).

Usage and scope

Ingekleed is used in both literal and figurative senses. Literally, it describes dressing a person or giving them attire, for example: De acteur is ingekleed in een kostuum. Figuratively or in design contexts, it describes outfitting or decorating a space or object, such as: Het podium werd ingekleed met bloemen en dramatische gordijnen; De kamer was ingekleed in een moderne stijl.

Contexts

In fashion and theater, ingekleed often refers to costumes and wardrobe for performers or characters. In film and television production, het ingekleed raken van decors en rekwisieten is common. In interior and event design, ingekleed can describe the decorative treatment of a venue or set to fit a theme.

Grammatical notes

Ingekleed functions as a participle and can appear with verbs of completion: de verkoper heeft de klant ingekleed; of als predicatief adjectief: de zaal is ingekleed. Het woord is primarily used in Dutch and is most common in media, design, and theatrical contexts.

See also

Inkleden, kleed, aangekleed, gekleed.