befragt
Translation
questioned, surveyed, interviewed, polled
Examples
Die befragte Gruppe war sehr divers.
The surveyed group was very diverse.
Er wurde gestern von der Polizei befragt.
He was questioned by the police yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) used before a noun to mean 'surveyed' or 'questioned' Die befragte Gruppe war sehr divers.
((in passive voice)) used with 'werden' or 'sein' to mean 'to be questioned' Er wurde gestern von der Polizei befragt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interviewt (interviewed), ausgefragt (questioned in detail); Antonyms: unbefragt (unquestioned)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (which often makes verbs transitive) and 'fragen' (to ask). It implies directing the action of asking onto someone or something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-ing asked' a question. The 'be-' prefix focuses the action on the object.