This is the 912th most frequent Dutch word.
aangetroffen
"Found" or "encountered."
In this sentence, 'aangetroffen' is used to indicate that something was encountered or discovered in a specific location, emphasizing the moment of finding.
De politie heeft de gestolen auto op een parkeerplaats aangetroffen.
The police found the stolen car in a parking lot.
Here, 'aangetroffen' denotes the discovery of something unusual or noteworthy, often used in passive voice constructions.
In het bos werd een zeldzame vogel aangetroffen.
A rare bird was discovered in the forest.
This usage of 'aangetroffen' reflects the unplanned nature of encountering an object, highlighting the element of surprise or unexpectation.