ribbelig

Ribbelig is a Dutch adjective used to describe a surface or texture that has ridges, grooves, or a corrugated pattern. The word is derived from ribbel, meaning ridge or groove, with the suffix -ig forming an adjective. It is commonly used in design, construction, and everyday description to indicate a non-smooth or patterned surface.

The term can be applied to a variety of materials and surfaces. Examples include wood with a pronounced grain, metal or plastic panels with a ribbed profile, and paper or cardboard showing grooved lines. It can also describe natural textures, such as a rock or landscape where ridges stand out, or a road surface that appears uneven due to wear.

Ribbelig emphasizes tactile or visual roughness rather than smoothness. It is most often used in descriptive or technical contexts, such as product descriptions, architectural notes, or material specifications. In some cases, it may be rendered more specifically as geribbeld or geribbeld, depending on the exact texture and domain.

See also terms for related textures include ruw (rough), glad (smooth), and onregelmatig (irregular). While ribbelig conveys a clear sense of ridges, its exact connotation can vary with context, from a deliberate patterned surface in design to a naturally worn or weathered texture in materials.