This is the 2876th most frequent Dutch word.
aangestoken
"Lit," "infected," or "ignited," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'aangestoken' is used to describe the action of lighting or igniting something, specifically a candle.
Hij heeft een kaars aangestoken.
He lit a candle.
Here, 'aangestoken' conveys the idea of passing on or spreading an emotional state, enthusiasm, metaphorically.
Ze hebben elkaar aangestoken met hun enthousiasme.
They infected each other with their enthusiasm.
In this example, 'aangestoken' is used figuratively to mention the spread or infection by a computer virus.