This is the 920th most frequent German word.
betroffene
"Betroffene" in English means "affected person" or "those concerned."
Here, 'betroffene' is used as an adjective, describing the employee as the one affected or concerned by the discussed situation.
Der betroffene Mitarbeiter wurde ausführlich angehört.
The concerned employee was thoroughly heard.
The term 'betroffene' in this context modifies 'idea,' referring to the specific idea being addressed or under consideration.
Die betroffene Idee wurde erneut diskutiert.
The concerned idea was discussed again.
In this sentence, 'betroffenen' describes the regions that are directly impacted by the situation, emphasizing their involvement.