Opgerichte

Opgerichte is a Dutch attributive adjective derived from the verb op richten, meaning to establish or found. It describes something that has been established or founded in the past. The base past participle of the verb used in perfect tenses is opgericht (for example, de organisatie is opgericht). When used before a noun as an adjective, the participle takes an -e ending in common usage, as in de opgerichte organisatie or de opgerichte bedrijven. In practice, opgerichte is most commonly seen with feminine singular or with plural nouns, but the exact ending follows standard Dutch adjective inflection rules.

Usage and nuance

The term emphasizes the status of having been founded at a particular point in time. It is often used in historical or descriptive contexts, such as corporate histories, nonprofit organizations, initiatives, or partnerships. It contrasts with the present participle or other descriptors that would focus on current activity rather than founding status.

Examples

De opgerichte firma groeide snel. De opgerichte vereniging bestaat al tien jaar. Het plan werd pas na een jaar opgeschreven en vervolgens opgerichte.

Relation to related terms

The noun form for the act of founding is oprichting (the founding or establishment). The related adjective gevormd from the same verb is opgericht when used in fixed predicates or in sentence-final position: De organisatie is opgericht.

See also

Oprichting, opgericht, oprichter.

Notes

Opgerichte is specifically the attributive adjective form used before a noun; in perfect tense constructions the standard form is opgericht, not opgerichte. The word reflects a completed action (the foundation), rather than ongoing activity.