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
| Infinitive | regieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | regiere |
| Present (du) | regierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | regiert |
| Preterite (ich) | regierte |
| Participle II | regiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | regierte |
| Imperative (singular) | regiere |
| Imperative (plural) | regiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
