geflochten

Geflochten is a German adjective meaning braided or woven, formed by interlacing separate strands or elements to create a single structure. It is used to describe materials such as hair, textiles, rope, straw, wire, or wicker that have been interlaced. The term can refer to both functional items—like baskets, mats, cords, and wicker furniture—and decorative patterns, such as braided trims or motifs on fabrics.

Etymology: Geflochten comes from the verb flechten, meaning to braid or weave. The related noun Geflecht denotes a braid, weave, or network, and is used for both physical interlacing and figurative connections, such as a network or lattice.

Usage notes: In everyday language, you may encounter phrases like geflochtenes Haar (braided hair), geflochtene Körbe (braided baskets), or geflochtenes Seil (braided rope). In technical or artistic contexts, terms such as Geflecht or Geflechtwerk describe the broader concept of interlaced structures, including braided metal shielding or wickerwork patterns.

See also: flechten; Geflecht; Geflechtwerk; Geflochtenes Muster.