vorgeschrieben
Translation
prescribed, stipulated, required, mandatory
Examples
Er folgte den vorgeschriebenen Schritten.
He followed the prescribed steps.
Die vorgeschriebenen Medikamente müssen Sie nehmen.
You must take the prescribed medication.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun prescribed ... the vorgeschriebenen rules
Similar Words
Synonyms: obligatorisch, zwingend; Antonyms: freiwillig, optional
Etymology
From the prefix 'vor-' (before) and 'geschrieben' (written), the past participle of 'schreiben' (to write). Literally 'written before'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'written before' you act, like a doctor's prescription or a set of rules you must follow.