This is the 8269th most frequent Dutch word.
geplaagd
"Geplaagd" means "plagued" or "tormented" in English.
The word 'geplaagd' is used here in the context of being troubled or annoyed by pests.
De kinderen werden geplaagd door de muggen terwijl ze buiten speelden.
The children were plagued by mosquitoes while playing outside.
Here, 'geplaagd' metaphorically means being troubled by his own thoughts or feelings.
Hij voelde zich geplaagd door twijfels over zijn beslissing.
He felt plagued by doubts about his decision.
In this case, 'geplaagd' is used in a historical and literal sense to describe a significant negative event causing trouble to the city.