klevend

Klevend is a Dutch adjective meaning sticky or adhesive, used to describe substances or surfaces that cling to other materials. The term is common in everyday language and in technical contexts, where it helps convey how strongly a material adheres to contact or how likely it is to leave residue.

Etymology: Klevend comes from the verb kleven, to stick or cling. It is related to cognates in other West Germanic languages, such as German kleben. Related adjectives include kleverig (more sticky) and plakkerig (more colloquial).

Usage: Klevend describes a qualitative property of adhesion. It can modify a noun directly, as in a klevende substantie, or appear in predicative constructions after a linking verb. It is often used to characterize materials like resin, sap, sticky glue, or damp mud, as well as surfaces after contact with sugary liquids.

Variations: In everyday speech, speakers might prefer kleverig or plakkerig for emphasis or informality. Klevend tends to appear in descriptive or technical writing.

See also: kleven; kleverigheid; kleverig; plakkerig; adhesie.