No. 7,283 in German
gefragt
"Sought-after" or "in demand."
In a sentence
Der Schauspieler war früher sehr gefragt, aber jetzt ist er weniger populär.
The actor was very sought-after in the past, but now he is less popular.
In this sentence, 'gefragt' is used as an adjective to describe someone's popularity or demand.
Bei der Diskussion wurde er gefragt, ob er Vorschläge hätte.
During the discussion, he was asked if he had any suggestions.
Here, 'gefragt' is used as part of a passive construction indicating someone was asked a question.
Dieses Buch ist bei den Lesern sehr gefragt wegen seiner spannenden Handlung.
This book is in high demand among readers due to its exciting plot.
In this context, 'gefragt' again acts as an adjective, highlighting the popularity or desirability of an object among a group.
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