reign in German
reign in German is Herrschaft, Regentschaft, herrschen — reign means the period of time during which a monarch rules.
reign in German
Herrschaft
Regentschaft
herrschen
(intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
regieren
(intransitive) To exercise sovereign power, to rule as a monarch.
herrschen
To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.
dominieren
To be a dominant quality of a place or situation; to prevail, predominate, rule.
What does "reign" mean?
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noun The period of time during which a monarch rules.
"During her reign, the country enjoyed many years of peace."
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verb To rule as a king, queen, or monarch.
"The king reigned wisely for forty years."
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verb To be the dominant or prevailing force in a place or situation.
"Silence reigned in the library during the exam."
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reign in a sentence
- During her reign, the country enjoyed many years of peace.
- The queen's long reign saw great changes in the country's towns.
- The king reigned wisely for forty years.
- She reigned over a peaceful land until her son took the throne.
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What is "reign" in German?
"reign" in German is Herrschaft, Regentschaft, herrschen. reign means: The period of time during which a monarch rules.
How do you use "reign" in a sentence?
Example: "During her reign, the country enjoyed many years of peace." In German, "reign" is Herrschaft, Regentschaft, herrschen.
Are there other ways to say "reign" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "reign": Herrschaft, Regentschaft, herrschen, regieren, dominieren.
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