halftransparante

Halftransparante is a Dutch term used to describe materials, surfaces, or visual effects that allow light to pass through to a degree between fully transparent and fully opaque. In practice, it denotes partial translucency, so objects on the far side are visible but blurred or diminished.

The degree of halftransparantie is often described by transmittance or opacity values. In optics, transmittance is measured as the fraction of light that passes through a material, with common ranges depending on the substance. In digital media, an opacity setting of around 50% yields a halftransparante appearance, letting underlying layers show through while remaining partly obscured.

Applications of halftransparante concepts span several fields. In architecture and interior design, halftransparante glazing or films balance daylight, privacy, and glare control. In textiles and fashion, semi-sheer fabrics create visual depth while revealing some structure beneath. In photography and film, diffusion or frosted filters produce a halftransparante look by softening details. In user interfaces and computer graphics, overlay panels and materials are often rendered with 50% opacity to maintain context while highlighting foreground elements.

Linguistically, halftransparante is typically used as an adjective in Dutch, for example describing a “een halftransparante stof” or “halftransparante raam.” The term sits among related concepts such as transparant, semi-transparant, and translucant, and is distinguished by indicating a partial, not complete, passage of light.

See also: semi-transparency, translucence, transparency, opacity.