verweefde

Verweefde is a Dutch word that functions as the simple past tense form of the verb verweven, and also as an adjective meaning interwoven or entangled. Verweven means to weave together or interlace; the prefix ver- in Dutch often adds a sense of thoroughness or completeness to the action. The past tense form verweefde is used for singular subjects in the past, while the past participle remains verweven.

The term is widely used in both literal and figurative contexts. In textiles and design, verweefde describes fabrics in which threads are interlaced to create a complex pattern or sturdy structure. In literature, media, and everyday speech, it is used metaphorically to denote things that are closely connected or intertwined, such as verweven verhalen or verweven relaties, where multiple strands—narratives, themes, or relationships—are interlaced to form a cohesive whole. It can also describe systems, networks, or motifs that are integrated rather than separate.

Examples include: De draden verweefden zich tot een stevig geheel. De verhaallijnen in de roman zijn verweven, waardoor een gelaagde structuur ontstaat.

Etymology notes: verweefde derives from verweven, which combines weven (to weave) with the prefix ver-, yielding the sense of weave together. Typical conjugation patterns include ik verweefde, jij verweefde, hij verweefde; wij verweefden, jullie verweefden, zij verweefden.

See also: verwevenheid, verweven patroon, verwevenheid van verhaallijnen.