This is the 711th most frequent Norwegian word.
herjet
"Herjet" means "devastated," "ravaged," or "wreaked havoc."
Here, 'herjet' is used to describe the destructive action the hurricane had on the village.
Orkanen herjet landsbyen i hele natt.
The hurricane ravaged the village all night.
In this sentence, 'herjet' conveys the sense of excelling or being dominant in a specific context, in this case, a soccer game.
Fotballspilleren herjet på banen og scoret tre mål.
The soccer player dominated the field and scored three goals.
Here, 'herjet' implies chaotic or energetic activity, particularly from the child in the living room.