spatelsgewijze

Spatelsgewijze is a Dutch adjective and adverb meaning “in a spatula-like manner” or “in the manner of a spatula.” It is formed from the noun spatel (spatula) and the suffix -sgewijze, which is used in Dutch to denote a way or manner of doing something. The term is stylistic and relatively rare, preferred in contexts where a description of technique or approach emphasizes the use of a spatula as the instrument.

Etymology and usage context

The word combines a concrete implement (the spatula) with a generic descriptive suffix, producing a phrase that characterizes actions performed with a spatula. It appears most often in descriptive or instructional prose, where authors want to convey a precise, non-aggressive, scraping or folding motion typical of spatula use, rather than stirring with a spoon or mixing by whisk.

Typical contexts

- Culinary: describing folding, spreading, or depositing ingredients with a spatula to preserve texture or avoid overworking a mixture. Example usage would be “spatelsgewijze door de saus vouwen.”

- Art and craft: referring to applying or shaping paint with a palette knife or spatula to achieve textured, ridged surfaces.

- Science and materials: describing scraping, smoothing, or mixing with a spatula-like tool to control contact with a surface or sample.

Notes

Spatelsgewijze remains a descriptive term rather than a technical standard across disciplines. In many everyday contexts, speakers may simply say “met een spatel” or specify the exact technique (folding, spreading, scraping) without employing the adjective.