This is the 13367th most frequent German word.
befolgt
Followed; complied with.
In this sentence, 'befolgt' is used in its standard form as the verb indicating following or adhering to instructions.
Er befolgt die Anweisungen seines Lehrers.
He follows his teacher's instructions.
Here, 'befolgt' is used in passive voice, indicating that the rules are adhered to by someone.
Die Regeln müssen strikt befolgt werden.
The rules must be strictly followed.
In this instance, 'befolgt' is used in a question format in spoken German to inquire about adherence.