No. 13,799 in German
erhört
"Erhört" means "heard and granted" (often in the context of prayers or requests).
In a sentence
Sie war erleichtert, als sie erfuhr, dass ihr Gebet erhört wurde.
She was relieved when she learned that her prayer was answered.
In this sentence, 'erhört' is used in a religious or spiritual context, meaning that a prayer or request has been acknowledged and granted.
Das Team fühlt sich erhört, da ihre Vorschläge endlich in die Tat umgesetzt wurden.
The team feels heard, as their suggestions were finally put into action.
Here, 'erhört' is employed figuratively to mean that ideas or proposals have been considered and acted upon.
Er wurde in seiner Bitte um Hilfe freundlich erhört.
He was kindly responded to in his request for help.
In this usage, 'erhört' conveys that a request for assistance has been positively received and attended to.
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