geschildert
Translation
described, depicted, portrayed, narrated
Examples
Die Ereignisse wurden genau geschildert.
The events were described accurately.
Das ist eine lebhaft geschilderte Geschichte.
That is a vividly described story.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ((adverbially)) described sth. is described in a certain way The situation was clearly described.
as an attributive adjective a ((adverbially)) described ((noun)) a ... described noun It was a vividly described scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beschrieben, dargestellt; Antonyms: unbeschrieben
Etymology
Past participle of 'schildern' (to describe). It derives from 'Schild' (shield, sign), which originally meant to depict a story on a shield.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Schild' (sign or shield) with a detailed picture on it. The picture has been 'geschildert' (depicted).