vergiftet
poisoned
Harmed or made ill by poison; having taken in poison.
EXAMPLE
Der Hund war vergiftet und musste sofort zum Tierarzt.
The dog was poisoned and had to be taken to the vet immediately.
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Meanings
vergiftet
poisoned
Containing poison or having been treated with poison and therefore dangerous.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei stellte fest, dass die Lebensmittel vergiftet waren.
The police determined that the food had been poisoned.
vergiftet
poisoned
Marked and burdened by hostility, hatred, or deep mistrust.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streit war die Stimmung zwischen den beiden vergiftet.
After the argument, the atmosphere between the two of them was poisoned.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vergiftet, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | geladen |
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After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Describing a state
'Vergiftet' (poisoned) is the past participle of 'vergiften' (to poison) and is often used as an adjective. With 'sein' (to be), it describes an existing state; with 'werden' (to become), it describes the transition into this state.
EXAMPLE
Das Wasser im Brunnen ist vergiftet.
The water in the well is poisoned.
Die Fische könnten durch das Abwasser vergiftet worden sein.
The fish may have been poisoned by the wastewater.
Referring to people
In its physical meaning, 'vergiftet' (poisoned) usually refers to people or animals. It often occurs with verbs such as 'werden' (to become), 'sein' (to be), or 'ins Krankenhaus bringen' (to take to the hospital).
EXAMPLE
Der Wanderer wurde vergiftet ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
The hiker was taken to the hospital after being poisoned.
Dangerous substances
When referring to objects or food, 'vergiftet' (poisoned) indicates the presence of a dangerous substance. Typical collocations include 'vergiftete Lebensmittel' (poisoned food), 'vergiftetes Wasser' (poisoned water), and 'vergiftete Köder' (poisoned bait).
EXAMPLE
Die Kontrolleure fanden vergiftete Lebensmittel im Lager.
The inspectors found poisoned food in the warehouse.
Figurative use
With 'Stimmung' (mood), 'Atmosphäre' (atmosphere), or 'Beziehung' (relationship), 'vergiftet' (poisoned) is used figuratively. These combinations show that hostility or mistrust is burdening the situation.
EXAMPLE
Nach den gegenseitigen Vorwürfen war die Atmosphäre im Team vergiftet.
After the mutual accusations, the atmosphere in the team was poisoned.
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