wikkelde

Wikkelde is the past tense singular form of the Dutch verb wikkelen, meaning to wrap, coil, or wind something around another object. It is used to describe a completed wrapping action in the simple past. The verb is regular in its conjugation: present tense forms include ik wikkel, jij/wij/hij wikkelt; past tense forms include ik wikkelde, jij wikkelde, hij wikkelde, wij wikkelden, jullie wikkelden, zij wikkelden. The past participle is gewikkeld, used with hebben to form the present perfect: ik heb de sjaal gewikkeld om mijn hals.

Wikkelen derives from the noun wikkel, which denotes a wrap or coil, and it is used in contexts ranging from practical wrapping tasks to metaphorical expressions. In everyday language, wikkelde appears in narrative description, such as wrapping gifts or securing objects with wrapping material. Examples include: Zij wikkelde het cadeau in kleurrijk papier. Hij wikkelde de kabel om de paal. In more literary use, the verb can contribute to descriptive sequences that recount a past action or series of actions.

Notes on usage: wikkelde is a standard past tense form and is distinct from the past participle gewikkeld, which participates in perfect tenses. While the verb is common in Dutch, exact stylistic choices may vary by region or register. Wikkelde should not be confused with unrelated terms that resemble it but have different meanings.