ADJECTIVE
betroffen/bəˈtʁɔfn̩/affected; concerned; shocked
betroffen is a German adjective that means affected, concerned, or shocked. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁɔfn̩/.
Definitions
1.shocked, moved, or dismayed by something negative or sad(emotion)
a.emotionally struck or upset
Nach der Nachricht vom Unfall waren alle sehr betroffen.—After the news of the accident, everyone was deeply shocked.
2.affected or concerned by a situation(impact/affected parties)
a.influenced or impacted by something
Die betroffenen Mitarbeiter wurden informiert.—The affected employees were informed.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | betroffen |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "betroffen" mean in English?
- "betroffen" means affected, concerned, or shocked. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "betroffen"?
- "betroffen" is pronounced /bəˈtʁɔfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "betroffen"?
- "betroffen" is a adjective in German.
