befahren
Translation
busy (road), frequented, traveled
Examples
Wir wohnen an einer stark befahrenen Straße.
We live on a busy street.
Dieser Weg ist nicht oft befahren.
This path is not often traveled.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) busy ~ A busy street.
Similar Words
Synonyms: busy, lively; Antonyms: untraveled, quiet
Etymology
From the verb 'befahren' (to travel on), which is 'be-' (prefix for acting upon something) + 'fahren' (to drive). It describes something that has been 'driven upon'.
Memory Tips
Think of a road that has been 'driven on' (befahren) by many cars, making it busy.