beliebtes

Beliebtes is the neuter singular attributive form of the German adjective beliebt. It is used directly before a neuter noun when there is no definite article, or with the indefinite article ein, to express that the noun is popular or well liked. The form follows standard German adjective declension: in nominative and accusative singular neuter, the ending is -es (for example ein beliebtes Reiseziel, ein beliebtes Gericht). With a definite article, the corresponding form is das beliebte Reiseziel. In the plural, the typical ending is -e (beliebte Ziele).

Usage and meaning: Beliebt describes something that enjoys broad public appeal, frequent use, or positive reception. It is a neutral, descriptive term and is common in journalism, travel writing, marketing, and everyday speech. The word focuses on general popularity rather than exclusive or niche appeal.

Common noun combinations: Many neuter nouns pair with belibtes to indicate popularity, such as Reiseziel (travel destination), Gericht (dish/meal), Motiv (motif), Angebot (offer), and Ziel (goal). The phrase can appear in sentences like “Ein beliebtes Reiseziel zieht viele Touristen an” or “Dieses Gericht ist ein beliebtes Gericht in der Region.” For feminine or plural nouns, the form of the adjective changes (beliebte Gründe, beliebte Gerichte).

Relation to related terms: Beliebt is the base adjective meaning well-liked, while beliebt e.g., as a predicate (“Das Museum ist beliebt”) does not require an ending. Beliebtheit is the corresponding noun form meaning popularity.

Etymology: Beliebt derives from the German root lieb (dear, beloved) with the prefix be-; it describes something that is warmly liked or favored by many.