geteisterd

geteisterd is a Dutch adjective and past participle of the verb teisteren, meaning harassed, tormented, or plagued. It is used to describe people, groups, or places that have suffered sustained trouble, distress, or disruption. The term can carry a strong emotional nuance, highlighting ongoing or severe pressure rather than a single incident.

Etymology and form: geteisterd is formed with the perfect participle prefix ge- attached to the verb teisteren. Teisteren itself stems from Dutch, with cognates in related Germanic languages. As an adjective, geteisterd can modify nouns directly, or be used in predicative constructions, often with a sense of lasting hardship.

Usage and contexts: The word appears in news reporting, historical writing, and literary contexts to convey the impact of conflict, disasters, crime waves, or other persistent disturbances. It can describe cities, regions, communities, or individuals perceived as overwhelmed by adverse conditions. In modern usage, ansonsten it may appear in metaphorical senses, describing situations or systems that are repeatedly troubled by problems.

Examples:

- De geteisterde wijk werd na verloop van tijd beter beveiligd en herbouwd. (The tormented district was eventually better protected and rebuilt.)

- Tijdens de oorlogsjaren bleven steden geteisterd door bombardementen en schaarste.

- De activist sprak over een geteisterd systeem dat dringend hervorming nodig had.

See also: teisteren, gerelateerd vocabulaire voor beschreven trauma of belegering, en woorden die emoties rond onrust en destructie uitdrukken.

Note: geteisterd is primarily a descriptive term in Dutch and does not denote a formal institution or specific event; its meaning derives from the verb teisteren and is determined by context.