behäftad

"Behäftad" is a German adjective that translates to "encumbered" or "burdened" in English. It is derived from the verb "behäften," which means "to burden" or "to encumber." The term is often used to describe something that is weighed down or burdened with additional items, responsibilities, or difficulties.

In a literal sense, "behäftad" can refer to a physical object that is burdened with weight or additional items. For example, a backpack that is "behäftad" with books is heavily loaded. In a figurative sense, it can describe a person or situation that is burdened with responsibilities, problems, or emotional stress.

The adjective "behäftad" is typically used in the predicative position, meaning it describes the subject of a sentence. For example, "Das Auto ist behäftad mit Schnee" translates to "The car is encumbered with snow." In this sentence, "behäftad" describes the state of the car.

The opposite of "behäftad" is "entbehrlich," which means "unnecessary" or "superfluous." This contrast highlights the idea that something "behäftad" is burdened or weighed down, while something "entbehrlich" is unnecessary or superfluous.