herrschen
B1to rule
- English meaning
- to rule
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herrschen in a sentence
Der Kaiser herrschte über viele Länder.
The emperor ruled over many countries.
Conjugation of herrschen
- Simple past (er/sie/es)
- herrschte
- Perfect
- hat geherrscht
Word family
herrschen is built from der Herr (sir, mister). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
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Questions about herrschen
How do you conjugate herrschen?
Present tense: herrsche, herrschst, herrscht, herrschen, herrscht, herrschen. Simple past: herrschte. Perfect: hat geherrscht.
What does herrschen mean in English?
herrschen means "to rule". For example: "Der Kaiser herrschte über viele Länder." — "The emperor ruled over many countries."
What level is herrschen in German?
herrschen is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the power & influence vocabulary.
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