gefragter

Gefragter is a German adjective meaning “in demand” or “sought-after.” It is used to describe people, skills, products, or professions that are highly desired or requested by others. The term often appears in journalism, business language, and everyday speech to indicate market or societal demand beyond mere popularity.

The word derives from the past participle gefrag t of the verb fragen, used figuratively to indicate something that is being asked for. In practice, gefragte items or individuals are perceived as having a high level of interest or need among a audience, customers, or employers. Gefragter usage tends to be neutral or formal, and it is common in phrases such as gefragte Fähigkeiten (in-demand skills), gefragte Berufe (in-demand professions), or gefragter Künstler (a sought-after artist).

Declension and grammar: gefragter is the attributive masculine singular form. Other gender and number forms follow standard adjective declension: eine gefragte Person, ein gefragter Mann, das gefragte Produkt; plural die gefragten Künstler, die gefragten Berufe. Predicative use is also possible: Der Mann ist gefragt. The comparative and superlative are typically rendered with phrases like mehr gefragt or stärker gefragt, and am gefragtesten (or am meisten gefragt) for the superlative.

See also: synonyms include beliebt, gefragt, begehrt, populär; related concepts include Nachfrage (demand) and Marktnachfrage (market demand). Gefragter is most common in contexts that emphasize current demand rather than general popularity.