Also means
prevail
Usage Note
herrschen means to rule or reign as a sovereign (über das Land herrschen), but very commonly it describes a condition that prevails: Es herrscht Stille ('Silence prevails'). It is related to Herr ('lord, master'). The related noun Herrschaft means dominion or rule.
Examples
"Im Saal herrschte völlige Stille."
Natural Translation
Complete silence prevailed in the hall.
Literal Translation
In-the hall prevailed complete silence.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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