increased / risen
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increased
Describes that something has increased in quantity, value, level, or intensity. It is the past participle of 'steigen' (to rise, increase) and is often used adjectivally.
Aufgrund der gestiegenen Nachfrage wurden die Produktionskapazitäten erhöht.
Due to the increased demand, production capacity was expanded.
'Gestiegen' is the past participle of the strong verb 'steigen' (to rise, increase). It therefore describes a state that has been reached through an increase.
Die Zahl der Bewerber ist im Vergleich zum Vorjahr deutlich gestiegen.
The number of applicants has increased significantly compared with the previous year.
As an adjective, 'gestiegen' comes before a noun and is declined. This construction (participial attribute) is an elegant way to express that something has increased.
Die gestiegenen Energiekosten belasten viele Haushalte.
The increased energy costs are putting a strain on many households.
'Gestiegen' is very often used in economic or statistical contexts. Typical nouns are 'Preise' (prices), 'Kosten' (costs), 'Zinsen' (interest rates), 'Anforderungen' (requirements), 'Temperaturen' (temperatures), or 'Zahlen' (figures/numbers).
Wegen der gestiegenen Nachfrage gibt es längere Wartezeiten.
Because of the increased demand, there are longer waiting times.
increased / elevated
Both words can express a higher price, value, or level. Gestiegen emphasizes that the value has developed upward, whereas erhöht mainly describes its now higher state and can also suggest that someone or something caused the change. Use gestiegen for a development and erhöht for the new state.
Nach der Änderung ist der Preis deutlich gestiegen.
Following the change, the price has risen significantly.
Nach der Änderung gilt der erhöhte Preis ab Montag.
Following the change, the increased price will apply from Monday.
