This is the 356th most frequent Ukrainian word.
зазнали
"Зазнали" means "suffered" or "experienced" (typically something negative) in English.
In this context, "зазнали" conveys the idea of undergoing or facing something, in this case, difficulties.
Вони зазнали безліч труднощів на шляху до успіху.
They encountered numerous difficulties on their path to success.
Here, "зазнали" is used to describe experiencing an outcome or state caused by external factors, emphasizing the result of the event.
Через технічні проблеми ми зазнали затримки.
Due to technical issues, we experienced a delay.
The word "зазнали" in this sentence is used to express that the city experienced or endured something negative, specifically destruction, which gives the context of consequence or impact.