aktiviert
Translation
activated, enabled, switched on
Examples
Der Alarm ist jetzt aktiviert.
The alarm is now activated.
Ein aktivierter Chip sendet Daten.
An activated chip sends data.
Grammar Patterns
[subject] to be activated (predicative) The mode is activated.
[activated] + [noun] (attributive) An activated alarm protects the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: switched on, enabled; Antonyms: deactivated, switched off
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'aktivieren' (to activate), from Latin 'activus' (active). The '-iert' ending is typical for verbs of foreign origin.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making something active'. Something that is 'aktiviert' has been put into an active state.