geestesgestoord

This is the 8183rd most frequent Dutch word.


geestesgestoord

Mentally disturbed.


The word 'geestesgestoord' here is used to describe a person who behaves in an unusual or irrational way, implying a mental disturbance.

De man die in het park schreeuwde leek geestesgestoord.

The man shouting in the park seemed mentally disturbed.


In this sentence, 'geestesgestoord' is used as a judgmental term to describe someone's unusual or irrational behavior that might be perceived as insanity.

Zijn gedrag was zo vreemd dat velen hem geestesgestoord noemen.

His behavior was so strange that many call him insane.


Here, 'geestesgestoord' emphasizes that the individual may be suffering from a mental condition requiring attention.

Een geestesgestoord individu kan behoefte hebben aan psychologische hulp.

A mentally disturbed individual may need psychological help.