barðist

Barðist is the past tense form of the Icelandic verb berjast, meaning to fight or to struggle. It can describe physical combat as well as metaphorical struggles, such as fighting illness, hardship, or opposing forces. The verb berjast is of North Germanic origin, with roots in Old Norse berjast, and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages.

In usage, barðist marks past action and is used with a subject performing the action. It can refer to literal battles as well as figurative struggles. Common constructions include barðist við (fought against, with) and barðist gegn (fought against, opposing). The term appears in historical narratives, journalism, and literature to describe events that have already occurred.