gefragt
in demand
To be very popular and sought after; a high demand for someone or something.
EXAMPLE
Fachkräfte in der IT-Branche sind derzeit besonders gefragt.
Skilled workers in the IT industry are especially in demand at the moment.
gefragt
in demand / questioning
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Meanings
gefragt
questioning
Showing a questioning, uncertain, or curious expression. Usually used for looks or facial expressions.
EXAMPLE
Mit gefragt erhobenen Augenbrauen blickte er mich an.
He looked at me with his eyebrows raised questioningly.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Gefragt' is the past participle of the verb 'fragen' (to ask). The literal meaning, 'something that is asked for,' leads directly to the figurative meaning of being 'beliebt' (popular) or 'begehrt' (sought after).
EXAMPLE
Sein Rat war bei allen Kollegen immer sehr gefragt.
His advice was always very much in demand among all his colleagues.
Predicative use
In the meaning 'begehrt' (sought after), 'gefragt' is usually used predicatively with the verb 'sein' (to be). So the structure is: someone or something 'ist gefragt' (is in demand).
EXAMPLE
Gute Handwerker sind im Moment besonders gefragt.
Good tradespeople are especially in demand at the moment.
Typical collocations
Typically, people with certain skills or certain things are 'gefragt' (in demand). Common combinations are 'gefragte Fachkräfte' (in-demand skilled workers), 'gefragte Experten' (in-demand experts), or 'gefragte Produkte' (in-demand products).
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Modelle des Herstellers sind weltweit gefragt.
The manufacturer's new models are in demand worldwide.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning 'fragend' (questioning) from the context. It is used almost only for facial expressions, for example in the fixed combinations 'ein gefragter Blick' (a questioning look) or 'eine gefragte Miene' (a questioning expression).
EXAMPLE
Sie sah ihn mit gefragter Miene an, als er seinen seltsamen Vorschlag machte.
She looked at him with a questioning expression when he made his strange suggestion.
Compare with
gefragt vs angesagt
popular / called for
Both words can indicate that many people find something attractive. „Gefragt“ emphasizes demand and desirability, while „angesagt“ is colloquial and emphasizes current popularity or trendiness. When referring to many interested parties or customers, „gefragt“ is usually more suitable; for a current trend, „angesagt“ is more appropriate.
gefragt
Dieses Café ist bei Studierenden wegen seiner günstigen Preise besonders gefragt.
This café is particularly in demand among students because of its low prices.
angesagt
Dieses Café ist bei Studierenden gerade besonders angesagt.
This café is particularly popular with students right now.
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