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gefragter

sought-after

So nennt man etwas oder jemanden, den viele Menschen haben oder sehen möchten.

Definition & meaning

The word gefragter is an adjective that has two primary meanings depending on the context:

  1. In demand / sought-after: It describes someone or something that is highly desired, popular, or needed. For example, a "gefragter Experte" is an expert who is frequently consulted because of their specialized skills.
  2. More asked / more questioned: This is the comparative form of the adjective "gefragt" (asked). It implies that something has been asked about or requested more frequently than something else.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is the comparative form of the participle adjective "gefragt" , which is derived from the verb "fragen" (to ask). Depending on the grammatical case, gender, and number of the noun it modifies, the ending may change (e.g., "gefragtere", "gefragteres").
  • Origin: It is formed by the past participle of the verb "fragen" with the comparative suffix "-er".

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • begehrt (coveted, popular)
  • beliebt (popular)
  • gesucht (sought-after)
  • populär (popular)

Antonyms:

  • unbegehrt (undesired)
  • belanglos (irrelevant/insignificant)
  • unbeliebt (unpopular)

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Examples

Dieser Schauspieler ist ein gefragter Mann.other

This actor is a sought-after man.

Sie sucht einen gefragteren Beruf mit Zukunft.other

She is looking for a more sought-after career with prospects.

Nach dem Vortrag war sie gefragter denn je.other

After the lecture, she was more sought-after than ever.

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