eingekleidet

Eingekleidet is the past participle of the German verb einkleiden, meaning to clothe or dress someone. It can function as a participial adjective or appear in passive constructions. The prefix ein- with kleiden conveys the act of outfitting, often for a specific role, purpose, or appearance.

In usage, eingekleidet describes someone who is wearing clothing or a costume, rather than the act of dressing itself. It is common in descriptive prose, journalism, and theater contexts: for example, der Mann war eingekleidet in einen dunklen Anzug, or der Ritter war eingekleidet in schwere Rüstung. It can also describe outfitting for a scene or event, such as costumes or uniforms.

Grammatically, einkleiden is transitive, taking a direct object (jemanden/eine Person einkleiden). In the passive voice one can say: Er ist eingekleidet oder Er wurde eingekleidet. The reflexive form exists as sich einkleiden, meaning to dress oneself, with the corresponding past participle sich eingekleidet.

Compared with synonyms, gekleidet or angezogen are more common in everyday speech. Eingekleidet, however, often carries a more formal or literary tone and is often found in descriptions of outfits, costumes, or uniform arrangements rather than casual dressing.

See also entries on Kleiden (clothing), Kleidungsvorschriften (dress code), and costumes or uniforms in theater and film contexts.