verhoiltu

Verhoiltu is a Finnish adjective meaning “upholstered” or “covered with fabric or other finishing material.” It is used to describe items whose surfaces have been finished with upholstery, such as furniture, car interiors, or other fittings. In everyday language, verhoiltu denotes a completed surface treatment that provides comfort and aesthetic appeal, as opposed to a bare or unfinished core.

The term is formed from the noun verhoilu, meaning upholstery or covering, with the past participle suffix -tu, yielding verhoiltu. It belongs to the vocabulary of interior finishing and upholstery. Related words include verhoilija (upholsterer) and verhoilu (upholstery).

Usage and examples:

- Verhoiltu sohva refers to an upholstered sofa.

- Verhoiltu tuoli describes an upholstered chair.

- Verhoilu can be fabric, leather, or other materials used to cover the furniture or vehicle interior; a leather-upholstered item would often be described with a compound such as nahkaverhoiltu, meaning leather-upholstered.

- In product descriptions, verhoiltu highlights the finished surface quality and comfort, and it is commonly contrasted with bare frames or partially finished pieces.

Notes:

- Verhoilu is the process of upholstering, and a verhoilija is the professional who performs it.

- The term is widely used in furniture, automotive upholstery, and interior design contexts to specify the state of the covering rather than the underlying structure.