No. 10,050 in Swedish
härjat
"Härjat" means "ravaged" or "devastated" in English.
In a sentence
Stormen har härjat kraftigt i området.
The storm has ravaged the area heavily.
In this context, 'härjat' means caused great damage or destruction, emphasizing the impact of the storm.
Efter festen såg det ut som att en tornado hade härjat.
After the party, it looked like a tornado had rampaged through.
Here, 'härjat' describes a state of disarray or mess caused by an event or activity.
Kriget har härjat i landet under flera år.
The war has ravaged the country for several years.
In this example, 'härjat' refers to long-lasting devastation or turmoil caused by war.
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