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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
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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 heiß
hot
'heiß' and 'gefragt' can both mean that something is very popular or that many people want it. 'gefragt' sounds neutral and works well for products, professions, people, or skills that are in high demand. 'heiß' is more colloquial and stronger in this meaning. It often suggests a trend, competition, or a lot of attention. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with popularity. As a simple guide: 'gefragt' is more factual, while 'heiß' sounds more lively and often a bit more casual.
gefragt
Im Krankenhaus sind erfahrene Pflegekräfte sehr gefragt.
Experienced nurses are very much in demand at the hospital.
heiß
Tickets für das Finale sind dieses Jahr besonders heiß.
Tickets for the final are especially hot this year.
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