eyðilögðust

Eyðilögðust is an Icelandic word that translates to "were destroyed" or "got ruined" in English. It is the past tense, plural form of the verb eyðileggjast, which means to be destroyed or ruined. This verb is commonly used to describe the destruction of things, whether physical objects, plans, or even hopes. For instance, one might say "Húsið eyðilögðust í brunanum" meaning "The houses were destroyed in the fire." Similarly, "Vonir mínar eyðilögðust" translates to "My hopes were destroyed." The word conveys a sense of complete loss or damage. It is a fairly common verb in Icelandic and appears in various contexts, from everyday conversations to more formal writing. The concept of destruction is universal, and eyðilögðust provides a specific linguistic tool in Icelandic to express this idea in the past tense for multiple subjects.