betroffen

This is the 3050th most frequent German word.

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betroffen

Affected; upset; concerned.


Here, 'betroffen' is used to express being affected or impacted by a situation or event.

Ich bin von der Entscheidung betroffen.

I am affected by the decision.


In this usage, 'betroffen' is an adjective describing a group that is impacted, emphasizing their involvement in a situation.

Die betroffene Gruppe leidet unter den neuen Regelungen.

The affected group suffers under the new regulations.


Here, 'betroffen' describes the state of people being impacted by an incident, highlighting the extent of those included.

Von dem Unfall waren viele Menschen betroffen.

Many people were affected by the accident.