verstopte

Verstopte is a Dutch adjective formed from the verb verstoppen, meaning to block or to stop. The prefix ver- signals a change of state resulting from blocking, so verstopte describes something that is blocked, clogged, or congested. While it can be used for physical blockages, it can also describe hindrances or obstructions in a broader sense, though in everyday language it is most common with tangible passages or openings.

Common uses include describing a blocked passage or opening: een verstopte neus (a congested nose), een verstopte afvoer (a blocked drain), een verstopte goot (a clogged gutter), of een verstopte riolering (a blocked sewer). The related noun is verstopping, meaning a blockage or clog. The verb ontstoppen means to unblock.

Note that although verstopte can occasionally appear in contexts relating to concealment, contemporary Dutch more often uses verstopt as the past participle for hiding, and ontstoppen for unblocking. As a result, verstopte is primarily a descriptor of obstruction rather than concealment in ordinary usage.

Related terms include verstopping (noun), verstoppen (to block or to hide), and ontstoppen (to unblock). In practical phrasing, verstopte typically appears in descriptions of physical blockages, while the concept of concealment would more commonly use different expressions.