German Conversation · Level 154
30 words
German word
begehrt
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈgeːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- adjectivepopular
Example
Das begehrte Produkt war schnell ausverkauft.
The popular product sold out quickly.
More examples
Viele Designstücke sind auch Jahre später noch begehrt.
Many design items are still in demand years later.
Core concept
A scarce product, job, or place attracts many people at once, so demand outstrips easy access.
Common phrases
bei Jugendlichen begehrt
in demand among young people
ein begehrter Kandidat
a sought-after candidate
Similar words
beliebt: Widely liked and enjoyed by many people.
begehrenswert: Desirable because of its appeal, value, or usefulness.
Definition in German
Von vielen Menschen gewünscht oder gesucht; in hohem Maße gefragt.
Word origin
Begehrt is the adjective formed from the past participle of the verb begehren, meaning to desire or seek.
Usage tips
- Begehrt signals strong demand or competition, whereas beliebt mainly signals that many people like something.
Other meanings
- in demandadjective
- sought-afteradjective
Opposites
- unbeliebtunpopularadjective
Related words
- das Begehrenlongingnoun
- begehrenswertdesirableadjective