This is the 8768th most frequent Swedish word.
bärga
To salvage, recover, or secure something.
Here, 'bärga' is used to mean 'to recover or tow', typically a vehicle that is inoperable.
Jag måste bärga bilen till verkstaden eftersom den inte startar.
I have to tow the car to the workshop because it won't start.
The word 'bärgade' is employed to denote 'salvaging or recovering', usually referring to something valuable or lost being brought back.
De bärgade skatterna från det sjunkna skeppet.
They salvaged the treasures from the sunken ship.
In this context, 'bärga' is used reflexively as 'bärga sig', which translates to 'restrain oneself' or 'hold back one's emotions or words.'