This is the 8207th most frequent Dutch word.
gekeerd
"Turned" or "reversed."
Here, 'gekeerd' is used as the past participle of the verb 'keren', meaning 'to turn' or 'return'. It describes the action of coming back to a place.
Hij is naar huis gekeerd na een lange reis.
He has returned home after a long journey.
In this sentence, 'gekereerd' appears in the context of 'omkeren', meaning 'to reverse'. It indicates a complete change or turnaround in situation.
De situatie is helemaal omgekeerd sinds vorig jaar.
The situation has completely reversed since last year.
Here, 'gekeerd' describes a physical orientation or direction, indicating the direction the gaze is facing.