geprikt

Geprikt is a Dutch term that serves as the past participle of the verb prikken. In everyday language it is commonly used to indicate that someone has been vaccinated or received an injection, typically performed with a needle by a healthcare professional. The expression is especially prevalent in public health campaigns and casual conversations about vaccination status.

Etymology and grammar: prikken means to prick or to inject with a needle. The participle geprikt can be used with auxiliary verbs such as zijn or hebben, for example “ik ben geprikt” or “ik heb me laten prikken.” While geprikt is most often associated with vaccination in contemporary usage, it can broadly reflect any instance of receiving an injection, depending on context.

Usage and tone: Geprikt is informal and colloquial. In formal writing or official contexts, more precise terms such as gevaccineerd (vaccinated) or ingespoten may be preferred. The word carries connotations of public health and individual immunization decisions, and its use can reflect cultural attitudes toward vaccination.

See also: Vaccination, immunization status, public health communication.