gesendet

Gesendet is the past participle of the German verb senden, meaning “sent.” It is used to indicate that something has been sent, such as a letter, package, message, or signal. In standard German, gesendet is formed with the prefix ge- and is commonly paired with the auxiliary haben to form perfect tenses (for example, Ich habe den Brief gesendet). It can also appear in passive constructions with werden (Der Brief wird gesendet; Die Briefe wurden gesendet). An older or more formal variant of the past participle is gesandt, which is still found in some texts and contexts.

Etymology and forms: senden comes from Middle High German senden, with gesendet serving as the regular past participle in many modern usages. While gesendet is predominant in contemporary German, gesandt remains acceptable in certain registers, especially in historical or ceremonial language.

Usage notes: In everyday language, gesendet is typically used when referring to digital or physical dispatches, such as emails, letters, or parcels. In writing, it is common to see phrases like “Ich habe die E-Mail gesendet” or “Die Nachricht wurde gestern gesendet.” In technological interfaces, Gesendet is also used as a label or folder name in email clients to indicate items that have been sent.

See also: senden, Gesandt, Gesendet (folder or status in software interfaces).