This is the 8320th most frequent Dutch word.
geteisterd
"Geteisterd" means "plagued" or "devastated."
In this sentence, 'geteisterd' is used to describe the impact of natural disasters, emphasizing the destructive effects on the area.
De stad werd enkele jaren geleden geteisterd door zware overstromingen.
The city was ravaged by severe flooding a few years ago.
Here, 'geteisterd' conveys a sense of emotional turmoil or suffering experienced by an individual.
Hij voelde zich emotioneel geteisterd na het tragische verlies van zijn vriend.
He felt emotionally devastated after the tragic loss of his friend.
In this context, 'geteisterd' indicates a repetitive and severe disturbance caused by weather conditions.