This is the 3744th most frequent Swedish word.
härjade
"Ravaged" or "devastated."
In this context, 'härjade' is used to describe destructive action caused by a storm.
Stormen härjade och förstörde många hus.
The storm ravaged and destroyed many houses.
Here, 'härjade' refers to significant damage and turmoil affecting the nation due to war.
Efter kriget var det tydligt att landet hade härjats.
After the war, it was evident that the country had been ravaged.
In this sentence, 'härjade' depicts playful and active behavior of children, showing versatility in usage.