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 or command something skillfully(skills, abilities)

a.to be able to do something very well

Sie beherrscht drei Sprachen fließend.She is fluent in three languages.

2.to control or dominate someone or something(control, power)

a.to have control over a situation, person or one's feelings

Er beherrscht seine Emotionen in schwierigen Situationen.He controls his emotions in difficult situations.

Conjugation

Infinitivebeherrschen
Present (ich)beherrsche
Present (du)beherrschst
Present (er/sie/es)beherrscht
Preterite (ich)beherrschte
Participle IIbeherrscht
Konjunktiv II (ich)beherrschte
Imperative (singular)beherrsche
Imperative (plural)beherrscht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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