klæddir

Klæddir is an Icelandic adjective meaning "dressed" or "clothed." It is used to describe a person’s state of dress or the condition of clothing on an item. As a past participle of the verb klæða, it can function both attributively (before a noun) and predicatively (after a linking verb). The form agrees with the noun in gender and number, following standard Icelandic adjective inflection.

Etymology: The word derives from the Icelandic verb klæða ("to clothe"). It has cognates in other Germanic languages, reflecting a shared ancient root for clothing terms.

Usage: In everyday Icelandic, klæddir appears in contexts describing someone’s attire or describing garments and outfits. It is commonly found in descriptive prose, fashion descriptions, and clothing inventories. Like other participles used as adjectives, it can carry nuances from neutral description to emphasis on being properly dressed.

Related terms: klæða (to clothe), klæði (clothes), and klæðnaður (attire, wardrobe). The concept of clothing and dressing appears across common Icelandic vocabulary, with klæddir serving as a generic descriptor for someone who is wearing clothes or for a garment described as being worn.

See also: Clothing in Icelandic, Verbs of dressing, Icelandic adjectives.