contaminated / infested
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contaminated
Contaminated by pathogens, toxic substances, or other harmful substances, making it dangerous or harmful to health.
Das Wasser des Flusses ist durch Chemikalien verseucht.
The river water is contaminated with chemicals.
infested
Infested by a large number of harmful animals or pests.
Der alte Keller ist von Ratten verseucht.
The old basement is infested with rats.
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The words surrounding „verseucht“ (contaminated / infested) often indicate the intended meaning: substances or liquids such as water, soil, and food point to harmful substances, while animals such as rats or lice point to an infestation.
Der Boden ist mit Schwermetallen verseucht.
The soil is contaminated with heavy metals.
Das leer stehende Haus ist von Mäusen verseucht.
The vacant house is infested with mice.
In this meaning, „verseucht“ (contaminated) is often used with „mit“ (with) and a harmful substance. Typical collocations include „verseuchtes Wasser“ (contaminated water), „verseuchter Boden“ (contaminated soil), and „mit Chemikalien verseucht sein“ (to be contaminated with chemicals).
Der See ist mit giftigen Abwässern verseucht.
The lake is contaminated with toxic wastewater.
When referring to an infestation by animals or pests, „verseucht“ (infested) is often used with „von“ (by) and the animal species causing the infestation. The construction usually describes a severe or widespread infestation.
Der Dachboden ist von Tauben verseucht.
The attic is infested with pigeons.
