berserk

• Beschreibt eine Person, die die Kontrolle über sich verloren hat, meist vor Wut oder Erregung, und die wild, ungestüm oder aggressiv handelt.

Describes someone who is out of control with anger or excitement; acting in a wild or violent manner.

1. Frenzied or out of controlB2informal

   In a state of violent, uncontrollable anger or excitement.

   Berserker

   • The crowd went berserk when their team scored the winning goal.
   • He went berserk after losing his job and started breaking things.
   • The fans were berserk with excitement at the concert.

   Synonymeamokcrazyderangedfranticfrenziedmaniacalrabidunrestrainedwild

   Antonymecalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledserene

2. C1formal

   Relating to an ancient Norse warrior who fought with frenzied fury in battle.

   Berserker

   • The berserk warriors charged into battle without fear.
   • Legends describe berserk warriors howling like animals.
   • The berserk's fury was legendary in Norse sagas.

• Ein wilder, furchtloser Krieger der nordischen Sage, der in einen Zustand rasender Kampfwut gerät; auch allgemein eine Person, die außer sich vor Zorn oder in blinder Raserei handelt.

A noun referring to an ancient Norse warrior who fought with frenzied, reckless savagery, often described as being in a state of wild fury.

1. C1formal

   A member of an ancient Norse warrior class who fought with uncontrollable rage and fury, often believed to be possessed by animal spirits.

   Berserker

   • The berserk charged into battle without armor, howling like a wolf.
   • Legends tell of berserks who felt no pain and showed no fear.
   • The Viking berserk was feared across Europe for his savage fighting style.

   Synonymeberserker

2. Frenzied stateB2informal

   A state of wild, uncontrollable fury or excitement, as if possessed by a demon.

   Berserkermut

   • The crowd went berserk when their team scored the winning goal.
   • He went berserk after losing all his money at the casino.
   • The toddler went berserk when his toy was taken away.

   Synonymefrenzyfurymadnessmaniarage

   Antonymecalmcomposureserenity