This is the 14939th most frequent German word.
sabotiert
"Sabotiert" means "sabotaged" in English.
In this sentence, 'sabotiert' is used to describe a deliberate action of undermining or impairing the function of a project.
Mein Kollege hat das Projekt absichtlich sabotiert.
My colleague deliberately sabotaged the project.
Here, 'sabotiert' is used in the past tense to suggest that the condition of the machine might be due to intentional harm or interference.
Die alte Maschine ist so beschädigt, dass man denken könnte, sie wurde sabotiert.
The old machine is so damaged that one might think it was sabotaged.
In this sentence, 'sabotiert' implies the hypothetical action of undermining safety measures, showcasing a conditional, accusative scenario.