berserker
der Berserker, die Berserker
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berserker
A warrior from Germanic or Norse history who entered a trance-like state in battle and fought with exceptional fearlessness and ferocity.
Der Berserker stürzte sich ohne Angst in die Schlacht.
The berserker threw himself into battle without fear.
berserker
A person who behaves in an extremely violent, uncontrolled, or destructive manner.
Als der Schiedsrichter ihn vom Platz stellte, tobte er wie ein Berserker.
When the referee sent him off, he went berserk.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Berserker |
| genitive | des Berserkers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Berserker | die Berserker |
| accusative | den Berserker | die Berserker |
| dative | dem Berserker | den Berserkern |
| genitive | des Berserkers | der Berserker |
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In historical or mythological contexts, such as Norse sagas, “Berserker” refers to a warrior. In current reports or descriptions of people, the figurative meaning is usually intended.
In der nordischen Sage wird der Berserker als furchterregender Kämpfer beschrieben.
In the Norse saga, the berserker is described as a terrifying fighter.
Nach dem Streit verhielt sich der Mann wie ein Berserker.
After the argument, the man behaved like a berserker.
The historical meaning is particularly often associated with Norse sagas, Germanic history, or depictions of warriors. Such clues in the text show that the term is not merely being used figuratively.
Die Berserker sollen in den Sagas ohne sichtbare Angst gekämpft haben.
The berserkers are said to have fought without any visible fear in the sagas.
The phrase “wie ein Berserker” (like a berserker) is especially typical for the figurative meaning. It often follows verbs such as “toben” (to rage), “wüten” (to rampage), or “kämpfen” (to fight) and describes extremely uncontrolled behavior.
Im Endspiel kämpfte der Verteidiger wie ein Berserker.
The defender fought like a berserker in the final match.
