English–German

“govern” in German

German

Alsoherrschen

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈgiːʁən/

Example

Die Regierung regiert das Land seit fünf Jahren.

The government has governed the country for five years.

Illustration for regieren (govern)

How to say “govern” in German

“Govern” in German is regieren.

A government at the controls, setting a country's direction and enforcing its decisions.

Full entry for regieren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with regieren

Die neue Führung will das Land demokratisch regieren.

The new leadership wants to govern the country democratically.

Tips for using regieren

  • Regieren is commonly used for governments and political leaders, while herrschen more strongly emphasizes personal or unchecked power.

Other German words for “govern”

Der König herrscht über das Land.

The king governs the country.

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