VERB
herrschen/ˈhɛʁʃn̩/to rule; to prevail; to govern
herrschen is a German verb that means to rule, to prevail, or to govern. It is pronounced /ˈhɛʁʃn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "herrschte" and the past participle is "geherrscht".
Definitions
1.to exercise power as a ruler or authority(leadership, rule)
a.to rule over a country or people
Im Mittelalter herrschten Könige und Fürsten über das Land.—In the Middle Ages, kings and princes ruled the land.
2.to prevail or be present (in a place, situation, etc.)(situation, circumstance)
a.to characterize the general atmosphere or state
Nach dem Sturm herrschte absolute Ruhe im Dorf.—After the storm, absolute calm prevailed in the village.
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 govern. 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.
