herrschend
Translation
ruling, prevailing, dominant
Examples
Die herrschende Meinung war dagegen.
The prevailing opinion was against it.
Die herrschende Klasse hat die Macht.
The ruling class holds the power.
Grammar Patterns
((+ Noun)) (before a noun) ruling, prevailing The prevailing opinion was against it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dominant, vorherrschend (prevailing); Antonyms: untergeordnet (subordinate)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'herrschen' (to rule), which comes from the noun 'Herr' (master, lord).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Herr' (lord) who is currently in the act of ruling (-end suffix). It describes an active state of control.