styrjöld
The Old Norse word for war is styrjöld.
styrjöld refers to a conflict involving organized use of arms.
Meaning: conflict involving organized use of arms (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The dative plural form of styrjöld is styrjöldum.
Did you know?
- In Norse poetry, war is often described using 'kennings', such as 'storm of swords' or 'clash of shields', rather than using the direct word styrjöld.
- The concept of war in Old Norse culture was often tied to the 'holmgang', a legally regulated duel used to settle disputes and avoid a larger styrjöld.
- The word styrjöld is a compound of styr meaning 'strife' or 'tumult' and öld meaning 'age' or 'period'.
Examples in context
- Eru þeir á vígumThey are in battle
- Hann fór í styrjöld.He went to war.
- Engin styrjöld er hér.There is no war here.
Example conversation
Helga and Olaf discuss the news of a coming conflict.
- HelgaÓttask þú styrjöld, Óláfr?Do you fear war, Olaf?
- OlafEk óttask styrjöld.I fear war.
- HelgaVit verðum at berjask.We must fight.
- OlafSvá er þat.So it is.
