der Regierende
Translation
ruler, governing, reigning
Examples
Der Regierende Bürgermeister von Berlin hält eine Rede.
The Governing Mayor of Berlin is giving a speech.
Die Regierenden müssen die Probleme des Landes lösen.
The rulers must solve the country's problems.
Grammar Patterns
the Governing Mayor der Regierende Bürgermeister The Governing Mayor of Berlin is an important person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Herrscher (ruler), Machthaber (potentate), Gouverneur (governor)
Etymology
A nominalised present participle of the verb 'regieren' (to govern, to rule). It means 'the one who is governing'.
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'regieren' (to reign/rule), then 'der Regierende' is simply the person doing the reigning.