gefordert
Translation
required, demanded, challenged, in demand
Examples
Die geforderte Summe ist zu hoch.
The required sum is too high.
Er fühlte sich von der Aufgabe gefordert.
He felt challenged by the task.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun (a) required/demanded noun The required performance was enormous.
to feel challenged ((by sth.)) sich gefordert fühlen ((von+3)) I feel challenged by this project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlangt, benötigt; Antonyms: freiwillig, optional
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'fordern' (to demand). The 'ge-' prefix marks the past participle.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'forced' or 'called forth' to do something. 'Gefordert' means you are being called upon or challenged.