This is the 8695th most frequent Dutch word.
ingeslagen
"Ingeslagen" means "struck," "crashed," or "stocked up," depending on context.
Here, 'ingeslagen' is used in the context of lightning striking an object, meaning 'to strike or hit' in the past tense.
De bliksem heeft ingeslagen in de boom.
The lightning struck the tree.
In this sentence, 'ingeslagen' represents 'chosen or taken' when referring to a figurative path or direction.
De ingeslagen weg blijkt de juiste te zijn geweest.
The chosen path turned out to be the right one.
Here, 'ingeslagen' means 'shattered' or 'broken' in the context of glass being struck.