beschreiben
Translation
to describe, to depict, to outline
Examples
Kannst du den Weg zum Bahnhof beschreiben?
Can you describe the way to the station?
Der Autor beschreibt die Landschaft sehr genau.
The author describes the landscape very precisely.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to describe (sth.) He describes the situation exactly.
((sb.)) to describe (sb.) Can you describe the perpetrator?
Similar Words
schildern, darstellen
Etymology
be- (transitive prefix) + schreiben (to write). Literally 'to write about'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'scribing' details about something.