This is the 12283rd most frequent German word.
verlangte
"Verlangte" means "demanded" or "requested."
In this context, 'verlangte' means 'demanded', indicating a formal or authoritative request for an action or object.
Er verlangte von dem neuen Mitarbeiter einen Bericht.
He demanded a report from the new employee.
Here, 'verlangte' is used to express the act of requiring or insisting on attentiveness or focus from someone.
Die Lehrerin verlangte Aufmerksamkeit von ihren Schülern.
The teacher demanded attention from her students.
In this instance, 'verlangte' conveys the meaning of 'required' or 'stipulated', denoting an authoritative need for compliance or action as dictated by a rule or law.