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bezogen
covered
Provided with a cover. Usually used for beds (with bed linen) or upholstered furniture (with fabric).
example
Das Bett ist frisch bezogen, du kannst dich hinlegen.
The bed is freshly covered; you can lie down.
bezogen
covered / related
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Bezogen' (covered/related) is the past participle of the verb 'beziehen' (to cover / to refer to / to obtain). All meanings of the adjective derive from the different meanings of this verb, e.g. 'ein Bett beziehen' (to make a bed / put fresh linens on a bed) or 'sich auf etwas beziehen' (to refer to something).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe deine Frage auf den letzten Punkt bezogen.
I related your question to the last point.
Context clues
You can easily recognize the meaning from the subject or the preposition. If 'bezogen' (overcast) appears with 'Himmel' (sky), it means cloudy. If it appears with 'Bett' (bed), it means provided with bed linen. If the preposition 'auf' (to/on) follows, it means 'referring to'.
EXAMPLE
Der Himmel war heute Morgen komplett bezogen.
The sky was completely overcast this morning.
Fixed preposition
In the meaning 'referring to something', 'bezogen' (related) is always used with the preposition 'auf' and the accusative. The structure is: 'auf etwas/jemanden bezogen sein' (to be related to something/someone).
EXAMPLE
Die Übung ist auf das erste Kapitel im Buch bezogen.
The exercise is related to the first chapter in the book.
Typical nouns
In the meaning 'provided with a cover', 'bezogen' (covered) is used almost exclusively for 'das Bett' (bed) or for upholstered furniture such as 'das Sofa' (sofa) or 'der Sessel' (armchair).
EXAMPLE
Die Stühle im Esszimmer sind alle neu bezogen.
The chairs in the dining room have all been newly covered.
Compare with
bezogen vs unabhängig
independent
'unabhängig' and 'bezogen' form a contrast when it comes to a connection to something. 'unabhängig' then means that something does not depend on a particular thing or is considered without that connection. 'auf etwas bezogen' means that a statement, rule, or number is directly connected with a particular thing. If something applies generally, you are more likely to say 'unabhängig von' (regardless of). If something applies only to a specific topic or person, 'auf ... bezogen' (related to ...) fits better.
bezogen
Ist diese Information auf den Kurs am Montag bezogen?
Is this information related to the course on Monday?
unabhängig
Die Regel gilt unabhängig vom Alter der Teilnehmer.
The rule applies regardless of the participants' age.
In real life
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