No. 3,015 in Dutch
blootgesteld
Exposed.
In a sentence
Kinderen kunnen schadelijke stoffen op het speelplein blootgesteld worden.
Children can be exposed to harmful substances on the playground.
Here, 'blootgesteld' means being exposed to harmful substances physically.
Tijdens de presentatie ben ik emotioneel blootgesteld aan gevoelens van angst.
During the presentation, I was emotionally exposed to feelings of anxiety.
In this context, 'blootgesteld' refers to emotional exposure as vulnerability to strong feelings.
De oude documenten zijn blootgesteld aan vocht, wat ze heeft beschadigd.
The old documents were exposed to moisture, which damaged them.
Here, 'blootgesteld' indicates physical exposure to environmental conditions leading to damage.
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