Before you start
Meet herrschen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
Verb family
Separable verbs built on herrschen
Add a prefix to herrschen and the meaning changes.
Forms
How herrschen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | herrsche | herrschte |
| du | herrschst | herrschtest |
| er/sie/es | herrscht | herrschte |
| wir | herrschen | herrschten |
| ihr | herrscht | herrschtet |
| Sie | herrschen | herrschten |
Partizip II geherrscht · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Der König herrscht über das Land.The king rules over the country.rule over a country
- 2Lange hat hier Frieden geherrscht.There was peace here for a long time.Perfekt with haben
- 3Ich hoffe, dass bald wieder Ruhe herrscht.I hope things will be calm again soon.verb at the end after dass
Task 1 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
herrschen + die Ruhe
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Say that there is peace and quiet in the house.
Task 2 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
There was a lot of noiseder Lärm in the house, but it has stopped now.
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Task 3 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
When the old kingder König ruled, peopleder Mensch, die Menschen had little freedomdie Freiheit.
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Task 4 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The childrendas Kind, die Kinder went inside because a strong stormder Sturm was raging outside.
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Task 5 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The countrydas Land where a kingder König rules is very small.
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Task 6 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The new kingder König wants to rule over the countrydas Land alone.
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Task 7 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
It is difficult to rule a countrydas Land well.
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Task 8 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
Who ruled over this countrydas Land before the warder Krieg?
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Task 9 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
herrschen + der Frieden + obwohl
Your challenge
- 1Start with an obwohl-clause.
- 2Put the verb at the end of that clause.
- 3Add a main clause about people being afraid.
Task 10 of 10 · Free writing
Answer in one full German sentence:
What should prevail in your home: peace or lively activity?
Your challenge
- 1Answer in one sentence using herrschen.
- 2Say what should prevail in your home.