herrschen/ˈhɛʁʃn̩/to rule; to prevail; to dominate
herrschen is a German verb that means to rule, to prevail, or to dominate. It is pronounced /ˈhɛʁʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "herrschte" and the past participle is "geherrscht".
Definitions
1.to exercise authority or rule over a country or people(government; power)
a.to be in charge as a ruler, king, etc.
Der König herrschte viele Jahre über das Land.—The king ruled the country for many years.
2.to prevail; to exist (about a situation, state, or atmosphere)(situation; condition)
a.to be present, especially about a condition or mood
Im Raum herrschte absolute Stille.—There was absolute silence in the room.
3.to dominate; to have strong influence over something or someone(influence; dominance)
a.to be the most powerful or influential
In dieser Branche herrschen nur wenige große Unternehmen.—Only a few big companies dominate this industry.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | herrschen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | herrsche |
| Present (du) | herrschst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | herrscht |
| Preterite (ich) | herrschte |
| Participle II | geherrscht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | herrschte |
| Imperative (singular) | herrsche |
| Imperative (plural) | herrscht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "herrschen" mean in English?
- "herrschen" means to rule, to prevail, or to dominate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "herrschen"?
- "herrschen" is pronounced /ˈhɛʁʃn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "herrschen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "herrschen" is "geherrscht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "herrschen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "herrschen" becomes "herrschte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "herrschen"?
- "herrschen" is a verb in German.
