gesucht
Translation
wanted, sought-after, in demand, affected
Examples
Der gesuchte Verbrecher wurde gefasst.
The wanted criminal was caught.
Diese Fachkräfte sind sehr gesucht.
These skilled workers are highly sought-after.
Seine Sprache wirkt sehr gesucht.
His language seems very affected.
Grammar Patterns
to be wanted by sb. von j-m gesucht werden The man is wanted by the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begehrt (desired), gefragt (in demand); Antonyms: unbeliebt (unpopular)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'suchen' (to search, to look for). It literally means 'searched for'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'gesucht' (searched for), it is 'wanted' or 'in demand'.