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No. 2,344 in Swedish

drabbat

"Drabbat" means "affected" or "struck" in English.

In a sentence

  • Staden har drabbats av en svår storm.

    The city has been struck by a severe storm.

    Here, 'drabbats' is used to describe being affected by or subjected to something adverse, such as a storm.

  • Han kände sig drabbad av en överväldigande sorg.

    He felt afflicted by an overwhelming grief.

    In this sentence, 'drabbad' reflects a personal emotional impact, showing how one can be metaphorically affected by emotions.

  • Företaget drabbades av stora ekonomiska förluster.

    The company suffered significant financial losses.

    Here, 'drabbades' indicates experiencing or suffering a loss or damage, commonly used in contexts of adverse economic events.

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