getroffen
Translation
met, hit, struck, offended
Examples
Ich habe ihn gestern getroffen.
I met him yesterday.
Er fühlte sich von der Kritik getroffen.
He felt hurt by the criticism.
Die getroffene Entscheidung war richtig.
The decision that was made was right.
Grammar Patterns
((as Participle II)) forms the present perfect with 'haben'. Ich habe meine Schlüssel getroffen.
((sb.)) to meet (sb.) (in perfect tense). Sie hat ihre Freunde getroffen.
((sich getroffen fühlen)) to feel hurt/offended (by sth.). Er fühlte sich von den Worten getroffen.
Similar Words
begegnet (met), berührt (touched)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'treffen' (to meet, to hit), formed with the typical 'ge-' prefix.
Memory Tips
This is the state after something 'treffen's. After you've 'met' someone or after a ball has 'hit' the target.