Herrschaft/ˈhɛʁʃaft/rule; dominion; authority
Herrschaft is a German noun that means rule, dominion, or authority. It is pronounced /ˈhɛʁʃaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Herrschaften".
Definitions
1.exercise of power or control; rule or dominion over others(power and control)
a.rule or authority of an individual or group
Die Herrschaft des Königs dauerte viele Jahre.—The king's rule lasted many years.
b.the territory or population under such rule
Die Herrschaft wurde erweitert.—The dominion was expanded.
2.having authority or dominance (in social, political, or abstract sense)(authority, dominance in social sense)
a.dominance or preponderance in a field or context
Die wirtschaftliche Herrschaft lag bei wenigen großen Unternehmen.—Economic dominance lay with a few large companies.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Herrschaft | die Herrschaften |
| Genitive | der Herrschaft | der Herrschaften |
| Dative | der Herrschaft | den Herrschaften |
| Accusative | die Herrschaft | die Herrschaften |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Herrschaft" mean in English?
- "Herrschaft" means rule, dominion, or authority. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Herrschaft"?
- "Herrschaft" is pronounced /ˈhɛʁʃaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Herrschaft" der, die, or das?
- "Herrschaft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Herrschaft"?
- The plural of "Herrschaft" is "Herrschaften".
- What part of speech is "Herrschaft"?
- "Herrschaft" is a noun in German.
