nachgefragter

Nachgefragter is a German adjective form meaning “in demand” or “sought-after.” It describes goods, services, people, or topics that have attracted inquiries, interest, or market attention. The term is built from the prefix nach- and the past participle gefragt, with the nuance that something has been asked for or requested repeatedly, signaling demand rather than merely popularity.

Etymology and usage context: The root word gefragt means “asked” or “in demand,” and nachgefragt emphasizes that inquiries or orders have occurred. In economics and marketing, nachgefragt describes items with high consumer or client interest. In everyday language it can also describe a person or a professional who is frequently sought after, though more common alternatives include “gefragt” or “hoch gefragt.” The noun Nachfrag e refers to demand in economic terms, while nachgefragt is the adjective form used in discourse about demand.

Inflection and examples: As an attributive adjective, it takes endings according to gender, number, and case. Examples: ein nachgefragter Artikel, eine nachgefragte Dienstleistung, das nachgefragte Modell, die nachgefragten Produkte. Predicative usage is possible as well: Der Artikel ist stark nachgefragt. In plural: Die nachgefragten Produkte sind schnell vergriffen. Common collocations include “hoch nachgefragt,” “stark nachgefragt,” or “wenig nachgefragt” to indicate the level of demand.

Nuance and limitations: Nachgefragt highlights demand driven by inquiries or interest and is somewhat market- and context-dependent. It is not a synonym for subjective popularity alone; it often implies a measurable or observable level of demand, such as inquiries, orders, or attention from buyers and users.

See also: Nachfrage (demand), gefragt (in demand/asked), hoch im Kurs (highly fashionable or valued).