gesteigertes
Translation
increased (neuter nominative/accusative)
Examples
Er hat ein gesteigertes Interesse.
He has an increased interest.
Das ist ein gesteigertes Risiko.
That is an increased risk.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) increased [Neuter Noun] He shows an increased interest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erhöhtes, verstärktes
Etymology
Inflected form of 'gesteigert'. The '-es' ending marks the strong declension for a neuter noun in the nominative or accusative case.
Memory Tips
Remember that German adjectives change endings based on the noun's gender, case, and number. '-es' often precedes a 'das' word.