aufgefalteten
Aufgefalteten is a German participial adjective formed from aufgefalten, the past participle of the verb falten (to fold) with the prefix auf-. It describes something that has been unfolded or spread open from a folded state. In practice, it is used to characterize objects such as maps, fabrics, or documents that have been opened or laid flat.
Etymology and usage: The term combines prefixauf- with gefaltet, yielding an adjective that can modify nouns
Examples and notes: The phrase can describe various items, for instance, Die aufgefalteten Karten lagen auf
See also: entfaltet, ausgeklappt, ausgebreitet, geöffnet, gefaltet. These terms cover related concepts of unfolding, spreading, or
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