VERB
herrschen/ˈhɛʁʃn̩/to prevail; to rule; to dominate
herrschen is a German verb that means to prevail, to rule, or to dominate. It is pronounced /ˈhɛʁʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "herrschte" and the past participle is "geherrscht".
Definitions
1.to prevail, to be present (a certain situation or condition exists)(state, situation)
a.a condition or atmosphere prevails
In dem Land herrscht Frieden.—There is peace in the country.
b.a certain weather dominates
Heute herrscht schönes Wetter.—The weather is nice today.
2.to rule, to govern (exercise power or control)(power, authority)
a.to exercise authority over a territory or people
Der König herrschte viele Jahre über das Land.—The king ruled the country for many years.
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 prevail, to rule, 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.
