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

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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