der/die Regierende
Translation
ruler, governing person, person in power
Examples
Der Regierende Bürgermeister hält eine Rede.
The governing mayor is giving a speech.
Die Regierenden müssen Entscheidungen treffen.
The rulers must make decisions.
Grammar Patterns
the governing (as a title) der/die Regierende The Governing Mayor of Berlin is an important person.
the rulers, the governing party (plural) die Regierenden The rulers have decided on a new policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Herrscher (ruler), Machthaber (person in power), Politiker (politician)
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'regieren' (to govern). It literally means 'the governing one'.
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'regieren' (to govern), just think of this as 'the governing one(s)'. The '-de' ending signals a person.