This is the 2344th most frequent Swedish word.
drabbat
"Drabbat" means "affected" or "struck" in English.
Here, 'drabbats' is used to describe being affected by or subjected to something adverse, such as a storm.
Staden har drabbats av en svår storm.
The city has been struck by a severe storm.
In this sentence, 'drabbad' reflects a personal emotional impact, showing how one can be metaphorically affected by emotions.
Han kände sig drabbad av en överväldigande sorg.
He felt afflicted by an overwhelming grief.
Here, 'drabbades' indicates experiencing or suffering a loss or damage, commonly used in contexts of adverse economic events.