gekämmt

Gekämmt is a German past participle and adjective derived from the verb kämmen, meaning to comb. As a participle it describes hair, fur, or other fibers that have been combed into place, typically implying neatness or grooming. In everyday use it also functions as an adjective, for example in phrases such as eine gekämmte Frisur (a combed hairstyle) or ein gekämmtes Fell (a combed coat).

Grammar and usage fall under standard German patterns. When used attributively, gekämmt takes appropriate adjective endings: eine gekämmte Frisur, einen gekämmten Mann, das gekämmte Fell. Predicatively it appears with sein or werden: Die Haare sind gekämmt; Die Frisur wird gekämmt. The participle also forms part of perfect tense constructions with haben: Ich habe mir die Haare gekämmt. It can occur in passive constructions as well: Die Haare wurden gekämmt.

Context and nuance are important. Gekämmt emphasizes grooming, orderliness, and a well-tended appearance; it can carry a neutral or slightly formal tone. It is widely applicable beyond human hair, also describing animals’ coats or textiles that have been combed to remove tangles or to achieve a smooth texture. Antonyms include ungekämmt or ungekämmt, indicating something not combed. Related verbs include kämmen (to comb) and durchkämmen (to comb through), which conveys a thorough or extensive combing.

Etymology: gekämmt is formed from the verb kämmen with the prefix ge- to create the past participle, a common pattern in German for both participles and adjectival uses.