gekreukte

Gekreukte is a Dutch adjective that translates to "crumpled," "wrinkled," or "creased" in English. It describes a state of being misshapen or having irregular folds, typically due to pressure or folding.

The term is commonly used to describe the appearance of paper or fabric that has been crumpled. For instance, a gekreukte krant refers to a crumpled newspaper, while gekreukte kleding would describe wrinkled clothing. The texture or surface of an object can also be described as gekreukte, indicating it is not smooth and has uneven indentations.

In a broader sense, gekreukte can also be used metaphorically. For example, a gekreukte ziel might imply a person who is emotionally damaged or deeply troubled. However, its primary and most literal meaning relates to physical deformation. The degree of crumpling can vary, from a slight crease to a severely misshapen form. The opposite of gekreukte would be glad (smooth) or gestreken (ironed).