beschriebenen
Translation
described
Examples
Ich folge dem beschriebenen Weg.
I am following the described path.
Die Polizei sucht den beschriebenen Mann.
The police are looking for the described man.
Grammar Patterns
the described ... (before a noun in dative/accusative cases) I am following the described path (dem Weg).
Similar Words
Synonyms: dargestellt (portrayed), erläutert (explained); Antonyms: unbeschrieben (blank)
Etymology
This is a declined form of 'beschrieben', the past participle of 'beschreiben' (to describe). It's formed from 'be-' and 'schreiben' (to write), meaning 'written on' or 'written about'.
Memory Tips
You'll see this '-en' ending on adjectives in many grammatical cases, for example, after the definite article 'dem' or 'den'.