herrschend
Translation
ruling, prevailing, dominant
Examples
Die herrschende Meinung war anders.
The prevailing opinion was different.
Die herrschende Klasse hat die Macht.
The ruling class holds the power.
Grammar Patterns
((before a noun)) (before a noun) the herrschende Klasse
((as a predicate adjective)) (as a predicate adjective) Diese Ansicht ist herrschend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dominant, vorherrschend (prevalent); Antonyms: untergeordnet (subordinate), beherrscht (controlled)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'herrschen' (to rule), which comes from 'Herr' (master, lord).
Memory Tips
Think of 'herrschen' (to rule) + '-d' (like English '-ing'). So, 'ruling'. The 'herrschende Meinung' is the 'ruling/prevailing opinion'.