VERB
beherrschen/bəˈhɛʁʃn̩/to master; to control; to dominate
beherrschen is a German verb that means to master, to control, or to dominate. It is pronounced /bəˈhɛʁʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "beherrschte" and the past participle is "beherrscht".
Definitions
1.to master something; to be very skilled at something(skills/abilities)
a.to have command of a language/subject/ability
Er beherrscht drei Sprachen fließend.—He is fluent in three languages.
2.to have under control; to rule over(control)
a.to control one's feelings or actions
Sie konnte ihre Wut kaum beherrschen.—She could hardly control her anger.
b.to exercise dominion over a place or group
Das Unternehmen beherrscht den Markt.—The company dominates the market.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beherrschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beherrsche |
| Present (du) | beherrschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beherrscht |
| Preterite (ich) | beherrschte |
| Participle II | beherrscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | beherrschte |
| Imperative (singular) | beherrsche |
| Imperative (plural) | beherrscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beherrschen" mean in English?
- "beherrschen" means to master, to control, or to dominate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beherrschen"?
- "beherrschen" is pronounced /bəˈhɛʁʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beherrschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beherrschen" is "beherrscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beherrschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beherrschen" becomes "beherrschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beherrschen"?
- "beherrschen" is a verb in German.
