beklädda

Beklädda is a Swedish adjective formed from the verb bekläda, meaning to clothe, cover, or furnish. It is used to describe something that has been covered or finished with a material or feature, such as walls, surfaces, or buildings.

As a past participle, beklädda can be used attributively or predicatively. For example: en beklädd byggnad (a building that is clad) or byggnaden är beklädd med träpanel (the building is clad with wood paneling). In plural contexts one says beklädda väggar (walls that are clad) or byggnader som är beklädda. The form agrees with the noun in number and gender.

Etymology: the word comes from bekläda, with the prefix be- added to kläda (to clothe). The participial forms beklädd and beklädda function as adjectives describing a finished or covered state.

Usage notes: beklädda is common in architectural, interior design, and descriptive prose. It conveys a sense of deliberate finishing or coating. Related terms include klädd (clad or dressed), täckt (covered, more general), and fodrad (lined or padded). In everyday Swedish, beklädda is most often encountered in written descriptions rather than casual speech.