zasiahnutý

zasiahnutý is a Slovak word that translates to "hit," "struck," "affected," or "touched" in English, depending on the context. It is the past participle of the verb zasiahnuť. The verb itself means to reach, to strike, to hit, to affect, or to intervene. Therefore, zasiahnutý describes a state of having been subjected to one of these actions.

In a physical sense, zasiahnutý can refer to something that has been struck by an object, a projectile, or a force. For instance, a building zasiahnutý bleskom is a building struck by lightning. Similarly, a person zasiahnutý guľkou has been hit by a bullet.

Beyond the physical, zasiahnutý is frequently used to describe an emotional or psychological impact. A story can be deeply zasiahnutý, meaning it has profoundly touched someone. News can be zasiahnutý, indicating it has affected or concerned people. It can also refer to being affected by a situation or circumstance, such as a region zasiahnutý suchom, a region affected by drought. The word implies a direct consequence or influence.