regieren
Translation
to govern, to rule, to reign
Examples
Die Kanzlerin regiert das Land.
The chancellor governs the country.
Welche Partei regiert gerade?
Which party is currently governing?
Der König regiert über sein Volk.
The king rules over his people.
Grammar Patterns
to govern ((sth.acc)). The queen governs the country. Die Königin regiert das Land.
to rule ((over sb./sth.acc)). He rules over a large empire. Er regiert über ein großes Reich.
(intransitive) to be in power. This party has been governing for four years. Diese Partei regiert seit vier Jahren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herrschen (to rule), führen (to lead), leiten (to direct)
Etymology
From Latin 'regere' (to guide, to rule). It's a cognate of the English words 'reign' and 'regent'.
Memory Tips
It sounds similar to 'reign'. Think of a 'regent' who 'regiert' (rules) a country.