heimgesucht
Translation
afflicted, plagued, stricken, haunted
Examples
Das Land wurde von einer Dürre heimgesucht.
The country was afflicted by a drought.
Er wird von schrecklichen Erinnerungen heimgesucht.
He is haunted by terrible memories.
Grammar Patterns
von et3 heimgesucht werden to be afflicted by sth. The village was heimgesucht by an earthquake.
Similar Words
geplagt (plagued), betroffen (affected), getroffen (struck)
Etymology
Comes from 'Heim' (home) and 'gesucht' (past participle of 'suchen', to seek). It conveys the sense of something negative 'seeking' a person at their home.
Memory Tips
Picture an unwelcome force 'seeking' ('suchen') you at your 'Heim' (home) to cause trouble.