die Herrschaft
Translation
rule, reign, dominion, control
Examples
Die Herrschaft des Königs dauerte 20 Jahre.
The king's reign lasted 20 years.
Er verlor die Herrschaft über sein Auto.
He lost control of his car.
Die Herrschaften wünschen zu speisen.
The master and mistress wish to dine.
Grammar Patterns
die Herrschaft ((über+4)) rule over sth. The rule over the country was contested.
unter der Herrschaft ((von+3)) under the rule of sb. The people suffered under his rule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Macht (power), Kontrolle (control); Antonyms: Unterwerfung (submission)
Etymology
From 'Herr' (lord, master) + '-schaft' (a suffix indicating state or condition, like '-ship'). Literally 'lordship' or 'mastership'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ship' of state being steered by a 'Herr' (lord). This is his 'Herrschaft' (rule).