verb

beherrschen

uralni

Etwas sehr gut können oder vollständig unter Kontrolle haben.

The German word "beherrschen" is a verb formed from the root word "Herrscher" (ruler) or "Herrschaft" (dominion, rule) combined with the prefix "be-".

  • "Herrschen" means "to rule" or "to govern."
  • Adding "be-" forms "beherrschen," which means "to master," "to control," or "to dominate."

Similar words:

  • meistern (to master)
  • kontrollieren (to control)
  • regieren (to govern/rule, more political)

Differences:

  • beherrschen emphasizes skillful mastery or control over something (e.g., a language or skill) or domination over others.
  • meistern focuses more on mastering a skill or challenge.
  • kontrollieren is more about supervision or oversight.
  • regieren is typically used for political governance.

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Examples

Du beherrschst die deutsche Sprache sehr gut.verb

Nagyon jól uralod a német nyelvet.

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