No. 8,320 in Dutch
geteisterd
"Geteisterd" means "plagued" or "devastated."
In a sentence
De stad werd enkele jaren geleden geteisterd door zware overstromingen.
The city was ravaged by severe flooding a few years ago.
In this sentence, 'geteisterd' is used to describe the impact of natural disasters, emphasizing the destructive effects on the area.
Hij voelde zich emotioneel geteisterd na het tragische verlies van zijn vriend.
He felt emotionally devastated after the tragic loss of his friend.
Here, 'geteisterd' conveys a sense of emotional turmoil or suffering experienced by an individual.
Het gebied wordt regelmatig geteisterd door stevige winden tijdens het stormseizoen.
The region is regularly afflicted by strong winds during the storm season.
In this context, 'geteisterd' indicates a repetitive and severe disturbance caused by weather conditions.
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