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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