Uitgeschlagen

Uitgeschlagen is a Dutch word that can have several meanings depending on the context. One common meaning refers to something that has been knocked out, defeated, or overpowered. This can apply to a sports team that has lost a match, a person who has been physically knocked unconscious, or even an idea or argument that has been effectively refuted. For example, a boxer might be uitgeschlagen after receiving a knockout blow, or a debate participant might feel uitgeschlagen if their opponent presents a compelling counter-argument.

Another meaning of uitgeschlagen relates to something being depleted, exhausted, or run out. This could describe a battery that is dead, a supply of something that has been used up, or a person who is completely exhausted. If a phone's battery is uitgeschlagen, it means it no longer has any charge. Similarly, if someone has been working for too long without rest, they might feel uitgeschlagen.

Furthermore, uitgeschlagen can describe a situation where something is rendered ineffective or useless. This might be a plan that has been thwarted, a system that has failed, or a strategy that has been neutralized. For instance, if a storm prevents a planned outdoor event, the event could be considered uitgeschlagen. The specific nuance of "uitgeschlagen" is always determined by the surrounding words and the overall situation.