empfohlen
Translation
recommended, advised
Examples
Dieses Buch wurde mir empfohlen.
This book was recommended to me.
Der empfohlene Wein war ausgezeichnet.
The recommended wine was excellent.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is recommended ((to sb.)) Dieses Buch wurde mir empfohlen.
empfohlen + Noun (recommended ...) Der empfohlene Wein war ausgezeichnet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angeraten (advised), nahegelegt (suggested); Antonyms: abgeraten (advised against)
Etymology
This is the past participle of the verb 'empfehlen' (to recommend). 'emp-' is a prefix and '-fohlen' comes from an old word for 'to entrust'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as something that has been 'recommended'. It's often used as an adjective before a noun, like 'the recommended path'.