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 or exercise authority over a state, country, or people(politics/state)
a.to lead or direct a government
Die Kanzlerin regiert das Land seit vielen Jahren.—The chancellor has governed the country for many years.
b.to reign, as a monarch
In dem Königreich regiert der junge König.—The young king reigns in the kingdom.
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.
