skærmede

Skærmede is a Danish term that functions as an adjective and the past participle of the verb skærme, meaning to shield, protect, or screen. It denotes something that has been shielded or protected from harm, exposure, or intrusion. The form is used to describe both physical protections and more abstract forms of safeguarding.

In everyday Danish, skærmede is used in a variety of domains. In electronics and construction, it describes materials that prevent interference or exposure—for example, skærmede kabler (shielded cables) and skærmede enheder (shielded devices). In environmental and land-use contexts, it can describe areas that are restricted or protected, such as skærmede områder or nature reserves. In information security or governance, it can refer to data or procedures that are restricted, such as skærmede oplysninger (protected information).

Usage notes: As a past participle, skærmede agrees with the noun it modifies in Danish adjective declension and is commonly used in compound terms. The related noun skærm refers to a shield or screen; the noun form is associated with devices designed to block interference or visibility, while the verb skærme covers the action of shielding. The term appears across technical, legal, and everyday contexts, reflecting the broad sense of protection implied by its root.