beschrieben
Translation
described, written on, inscribed
Examples
Das Buch ist gut beschrieben.
The book is well described.
Das Blatt Papier ist beschrieben.
The sheet of paper is written on.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is described ((sth.)) is described The problem is described precisely.
Similar Words
dargestellt (represented), geschildert (depicted); Antonyms: unbeschrieben (unwritten)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'schreiben' (to write). It literally means 'written upon' or 'written about'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-scribed' in English. Something that has been scribed or written on.