disguised / clad
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disguised
Wearing clothing or a mask that represents another person, a character, or a thing, often for fun, such as at Carnival or at a themed party.
An Halloween laufen viele als Hexen und Geister verkleidete Kinder durch die Straßen.
On Halloween, many children disguised as witches and ghosts walk through the streets.
clad
Covered with an outer layer or covering (cladding) in order to protect, insulate, or decorate something.
Die Decke des Raumes ist mit dunklen Holzpaneelen verkleidet.
The ceiling of the room is clad with dark wooden panels.
'Verkleidet' (disguised / clad) is the past participle of the verb 'verkleiden' (to disguise / to clad). The meaning depends on whether the verb is meant reflexively ('sich verkleiden' = to wear a costume) or transitively ('etwas verkleiden' = to cover a surface).
Er hat sich als Clown verkleidet.
He disguised himself as a clown.
When someone is wearing a costume, the role or character is connected with the preposition 'als' (as). The structure is always: 'verkleidet als ...' (disguised as ...).
Zum Fasching kam sie als Prinzessin verkleidet.
She came to Carnival dressed as a princess.
When a surface is covered, the material is connected with the preposition 'mit' (with). The structure is then: 'verkleidet mit ...' (clad with ...).
Die Fassade des alten Hauses ist mit Schiefer verkleidet.
The facade of the old house is clad with slate.
