This is the 2975th most frequent Dutch word.
berooid
Penniless; destitute.
Here, 'berooid' reflects a past state of being without means or resources.
Hoewel hij eenmaal berooid was, wist hij langzaam zijn leven weer op te bouwen.
Although he was once destitute, he slowly managed to rebuild his life.
'Berooid' means 'impoverished' or 'destitute' and indicates a lack of resources, often financial.
Na het verlies van zijn baan voelde hij zich berooid.
After losing his job, he felt impoverished.
In this context, 'berooid' describes a state of having lost possessions or support due to a disaster.