gefaltet
Translation
folded, pleated, creased
Examples
Das Papier ist sauber gefaltet.
The paper is neatly folded.
Sie trug ein gefaltetes Tuch.
She wore a folded scarf.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((sth.)) is folded Das Hemd ist gefaltet.
attributive: a folded ((noun)) Er liest den gefalteten Brief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammengelegt (folded up); Antonyms: ungefaltet (unfolded), glatt (smooth)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'falten' (to fold). The prefix 'ge-' marks the past participle.
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to the English word 'folded'. Imagine folding a map; the result is a 'gefaltet' map.