Before you start
Meet vorherrschen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
Build the meaning
vor- + herrschen
- vor-
- in the forefront, ahead of others
- herrschen
- to rule or dominate
What is in the forefront rules over the alternatives.
So vorherrschen means to prevail; to predominate.
A memory aid, not a rule: prefixes change meaning from verb to verb.
Learning approach inspired by this explanation in r/German.
Separable verb: vor·herrschen
In a main clause the prefix vor splits off and goes to the end. After weil, dass and other subordinating words, the verb stays in one piece at the end.
Main clauseIn der Gruppe herrscht oft Humor vor.Humor often predominates in the group.
Subordinate clauseSie sagt, dass dort große Ruhe vorherrscht.She says that great calm prevails there.
Participle: vorgeherrschtzu-infinitive: vorzuherrschen
Forms
How vorherrschen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | herrsche vor | herrschte vor |
| du | herrschst vor | herrschtest vor |
| er/sie/es | herrscht vor | herrschte vor |
| wir | herrschen vor | herrschten vor |
| ihr | herrscht vor | herrschtet vor |
| Sie | herrschen vor | herrschten vor |
Partizip II vorgeherrscht · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1In diesem Bild herrscht Blau vor.Blue predominates in this picture.prefix goes to the end
- 2Bei dem Fest hat gute Laune vorgeherrscht.There was a good mood at the party.Perfekt with haben
- 3Ich glaube, dass hier Ruhe vorherrscht.I think that calm prevails here.verb at the end after dass
Task 1 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
vorherrschen + der Wind
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Make der Wind the subject.
Task 2 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The samegleich weatherdas Wetter prevailed when we arrivedankommen.
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Task 3 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
Calmdie Ruhe prevailed because the childrendas Kind, die Kinder were asleepschlafend.
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Task 4 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The noiseder Lärm that prevailed in the roomdas Zimmer kept her awake.
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Task 5 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
Feardie Angst can prevail when peopleder Mensch, die Menschen do not know each othereinander.
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Task 6 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
They triedversuchen to make calmdie Ruhe prevail in their homedas Zuhause.
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Task 7 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
Does a differentanders mooddie Stimmung prevail at workdie Arbeit today?
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Task 8 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
A friendlyfreundlich atmospheredie Stimmung would prevail if everyonealle helpedhelfen.
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Task 9 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
vorherrschen + die Ruhe + obwohl
Your challenge
- 1Start with an obwohl-clause.
- 2Use die Ruhe as the subject of vorherrschen.
- 3Add a main clause after it.
Task 10 of 10 · Free writing
Answer in one full German sentence:
What usually prevails in your home: calm or noise? Answer in German.
Your challenge
- 1Answer with one German sentence.
- 2Use the present tense of vorherrschen.