angesagt
Translation
trendy, hip, in fashion, announced
Examples
Diese Bar ist zurzeit sehr angesagt.
This bar is very trendy at the moment.
Für morgen ist Regen angesagt.
Rain is forecast for tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is angesagt sth. is trendy/forecast Long beards are trendy again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: modisch, beliebt, in; Antonyms: unmodern, out
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'ansagen' (to announce). The idea is that what is 'announced' or talked about becomes trendy.
Memory Tips
Imagine a DJ 'announcing' (ansagen) the hottest new track. That track is now 'angesagt' (trendy).