This is the 6567th most frequent Dutch word.
vermont
"Vermont" is not a Dutch word; it refers to a U.S. state.
Here, 'vermont' is used metaphorically to express a feeling of being deeply affected or overcome, akin to 'overwhelmed'.
Ik ben vermont door de schoonheid van het landschap.
I am overcome by the beauty of the scenery.
In this sentence, 'vermont' describes a psychological state influenced by external circumstances, such as facing challenging emotions.
Hij voelt zich vermont door het verlies van zijn baan.
He feels overwhelmed by the loss of his job.
Here, 'vermont' is assigned an active connotation, indicating that the subject (the storm) has directly led to an impactful result (damage).