This is the 7407th most frequent German word.
geschädigte
"Geschädigte" means "injured party" or "person harmed."
The word 'geschädigte' is used as an adjective in this sentence to describe the noun 'Baum' (tree), indicating that the tree was damaged.
Der geschädigte Baum musste gefällt werden.
The damaged tree had to be cut down.
Here, 'geschädigte' functions as an adjective describing the noun 'Frau' (woman), signifying that she has suffered harm or loss.
Die geschädigte Frau sucht Gerechtigkeit vor Gericht.
The injured woman seeks justice in court.
In this instance, 'Geschädigten' acts as a noun in plural form, emphasizing the individuals who were affected by the event referred to.