VERB

regieren/ʁeˈɡiːʁən/to govern; to rule; to reign

regieren is a German verb that means to govern, to rule, or to reign. It is pronounced /ʁeˈɡiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "regierte" and the past participle is "regiert".

Definitions

1.to govern a country or political entity(politics)

a.to exercise political power, to lead a state or government

Die Partei regiert seit fünf Jahren das Land.The party has governed the country for five years.

2.to control, to command, to dominate (over people or situations)(general, control)

a.to have authority or influence over someone or something

Der König regierte mit harter Hand.The king ruled with a firm hand.

Conjugation

Infinitiveregieren
Present (ich)regiere
Present (du)regierst
Present (er/sie/es)regiert
Preterite (ich)regierte
Participle IIregiert
Konjunktiv II (ich)regierte
Imperative (singular)regiere
Imperative (plural)regiert
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "regieren" mean in English?
"regieren" means to govern, to rule, or to reign. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "regieren"?
"regieren" is pronounced /ʁeˈɡiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "regieren"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "regieren" is "regiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "regieren"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "regieren" becomes "regierte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "regieren"?
"regieren" is a verb in German.

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