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.)) This book was recommended to me.
empfohlen + Noun (recommended ...) The recommended wine was excellent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angeraten (advised), nahegelegt (suggested); Antonyms: abgeraten (advised against)
Etymology
The past participle of 'empfehlen' (to recommend). The root relates to 'entrusting' something to someone, hence a recommendation.
Memory Tips
Connect 'empfohlen' with getting a 'full' recommendation. The '-fohlen' part sounds a bit like 'full'.