This is the 1976th most frequent German word.
gebeten
"Gebeten" means "asked" or "requested" in English.
Usage: Indicates the action of politely asking or requesting assistance.
Ich habe ihn um Hilfe gebeten.
I asked him for help.
Usage: Used in a formal, reciprocal context, implying a request given to others.
Sie wurden gebeten, leiser zu sein.
They were asked to be quieter.
Usage: Reflects a directive from one individual to another, requesting a specific action.