betroffen

affected, concerned, struck

English translations

  1. 01

    affected

  2. 02

    concerned

  3. 03

    impacted

Word details

German meaning
Beeinträchtigt oder in Mitleidenschaft gezogen sein.
English meaning
Affected
Synonym
berührt, bewegt
German example
Viele Menschen sind von der Wirtschaftskrise betroffen.
English example
Many people are affected by the economic crisis.

Example sentences with “betroffen”

  1. Die betroffenen Gebiete erhalten Hilfe. (The affected areas receive aid.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'betroffen' mean in a social context?

It means someone is deeply moved or concerned by a negative event.