Angeregtem

Angeregtem is not a standalone noun in German. It is the dative singular form of the adjective angeregt, which means stimulated, excited, or aroused. This form appears before a noun in contexts requiring the dative case, typically when there is no determiner or in fixed prepositional phrases, for example mit angeregtem Interesse (with heightened/stimulated interest).

Grammatically, angeregtem shows how German adjectives decline according to case, gender, number, and the presence of determiners. The base form angeregt yields other endings in different contexts, such as angeregter (nominative masculine), angeregtes (nominative/accusative neuter), or angeregten (plural). With a definite article or possessive determiner, the endings change accordingly (e.g., mit einem angeregten Interesse, dem angeregten Zustand). The form angeregtem is therefore most common in dative singular positions without a determiner or in certain fixed expressions.

Usage notes and nuance: angeregt conveys a sense of active stimulation or engagement, often describing mood, interest, or conversation. In written or formal German, angeregtem is encountered in phrases that emphasize a lively or stimulated state of the noun it modifies. Typical examples include descriptions of intellectual engagement or emotional responsiveness. While not as frequent as other adjectives in everyday speech, angeregtem appears in journals, essays, and discourse that aim for precise stylistic nuance.

Etymology: angeregt derives from the verb anregen, meaning to stimulate or provoke, with the adjective form angeregt reflecting that origin. The suffix -em marks the dative singular neuter/masculine ending in this context.