Befahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befahren" is mainly used as verb meaning "to drive on", "to travel on" or "to navigate". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "befahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: befahren
  • Simple past: befuhr
  • Participle: befahren

See full conjugation of befahren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Adjective

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Meanings of "befahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To drive or travel on a route"

"Befahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir dürfen diese Straße nicht befahren.We are not allowed to drive on this road.
  2. Viele Autos befahren täglich die Autobahn.Many cars drive on the highway daily.
  3. Die Strecke ist gefährlich zu befahren.The route is dangerous to drive on.

2.) "Frequently used by vehicles"

"Befahren", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die befahrene Straße ist oft laut.The busy street is often loud.
  2. Diese Route ist weniger befahren als die andere.This route is less busy than the other.
  3. Eine befahrene Straße kann gefährlich sein.A busy street can be dangerous.
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