gepunktet

spotted, polka-dotted

adjective geh-POONK-tet Rare

Usage Note

Gepunktet describes a pattern of regular dots on a surface or fabric. It is the standard term for polka-dot prints (gepunktetes Kleid) and dotted lines in design (gepunktete Linie).

Examples

"Das gepunktete Kleid war ein Klassiker im Stil der 1950er-Jahre."

Natural Translation

The polka-dot dress was a classic in the style of the 1950s.

Literal Translation

The spotted dress was a classic in the style of the 1950s.

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