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Used as an adjective to express that text or symbols have been written on a surface (e.g., paper).
Er reichte mir einen Zettel, der auf beiden Seiten dicht beschrieben war.
He handed me a note that was densely written on both sides.
'Beschrieben' is the past participle of the verb 'beschreiben' (to describe / to write on). Used as an adjective, it means that something is written on a surface. So it describes the state of an object.
Das Notizbuch war voller beschriebener Seiten.
The notebook was full of written-on pages.
The inseparable prefix 'be-' here turns the verb 'schreiben' (to write) into 'beschreiben' (to describe / to write on). It expresses that the action of writing is directed at a surface. The result is then a 'beschriebene' (written-on) surface.
Bitte beschreiben Sie nur die Vorderseite des Blattes.
Please write on only the front side of the sheet.
This adjective is typically combined with surfaces that can be written on. Common examples are: 'ein beschriebenes Blatt' (a written-on sheet), 'ein beschriebener Zettel' (a written-on note), 'eine beschriebene Tafel' (a written-on board), or 'eine beschriebene Seite' (a written-on page).
An der Wand hing eine große, mit Formeln beschriebene Tafel.
A large board covered with formulas was hanging on the wall.
presented / portrayed
Both words can refer to text or signs on a surface. „Beschrieben“ says that something has actually been written there, while „dargestellt“ emphasizes the presentation of information or an object. Use „beschrieben“ for writing that is present and „dargestellt“ for information or a form that is shown.
Die Vorderseite des Plakats ist mit wichtigen Hinweisen beschrieben.
The front of the poster has important notes written on it.
Die Route ist auf dem Plakat als rote Linie dargestellt.
The route is shown on the poster as a red line.
