This is the 3891st most frequent Dutch word.
verwoeste
"Destroyed" or "devastated"
Here, 'verwoeste' is used as an adjective to describe 'brug' (bridge), indicating it is damaged or not usable.
De verwoeste brug belemmerde het verkeer.
The destroyed bridge obstructed the traffic.
Here, 'verwoeste' describes the state or condition of the noun 'stad' (city), indicating it was destroyed or devastated.
De verwoeste stad werd langzaam herbouwd.
The destroyed city was slowly rebuilt.
In this sentence, 'verwoeste' modifies 'tekening' (drawing), specifying it has been ruined or damaged.