gewölbt
arched / curved
Curved in an arch or rounded outward; having a curved surface or shape.
EXAMPLE
Die gewölbte Decke des alten Saals war reich verziert.
The arched ceiling of the old hall was richly decorated.
gewölbt
arched / curved
gewölbt – gewölbter – am gewölbtesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry gewölbt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | gewölbt |
|---|---|
| comparative | gewölbter |
| superlative | am gewölbtesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Gewölbt' (arched / curved) is the past participle of the verb 'wölben' (to arch or curve) and is also used as an adjective. Its connection to the verb 'sich wölben' (to arch or curve) helps you understand the shape described as the result of bending.
EXAMPLE
Durch die Feuchtigkeit ist die Holzplatte jetzt leicht gewölbt.
The wooden panel is now slightly curved due to the moisture.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'eine gewölbte Decke' (an arched ceiling), 'ein gewölbtes Dach' (an arched roof), and 'eine gewölbte Oberfläche' (a curved surface). You can therefore use 'gewölbt' (arched / curved) for both entire structural elements and the surface of an object.
EXAMPLE
Das gewölbte Dach der Halle besteht aus Glas und Stahl.
The arched roof of the hall is made of glass and steel.
Specifying direction
You can specify the direction of the curve more precisely with 'nach innen' (inward), 'nach außen' (outward), 'nach oben' (upward), or 'nach unten' (downward). These expressions usually come directly before 'gewölbt' (arched / curved).
EXAMPLE
Der Deckel der Dose ist nach außen gewölbt.
The lid of the can is curved outward.
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