This is the 811th most frequent Icelandic word.
barst
The Icelandic word "barst" means "was received" or "fought," depending on context.
Here, 'barst' is in the past tense and denotes the arrival or reception of something.
Bókin barst mér í pósti í gær.
The book reached me in the mail yesterday.
'Barst' here is used to convey the spreading or dissemination of information.
Fréttin barst fljótt um bæinn.
The news spread quickly around the town.
In this context, 'barst' implies becoming engaged or involved in an action, particularly an argument or conflict.