verb
gebieten
uralkodni
Jemandem mit Autorität sagen, dass er etwas tun oder lassen muss.
The German word "gebieten" is a verb meaning "to command" or "to order".
- It comes from the noun "Gebot", which means "command" or "commandment" (not a prefix).
- In addition to command, "gebieten" can also mean "to rule over" or "to have authority".
Similar words:
- befehlen (to order, to command)
- anordnen (to order, to arrange)
- herrschen (to rule)
Differences:
- "gebieten" often has a slightly more formal or authoritative tone than "befehlen".
- "befehlen" focuses on giving an explicit command,
- While "gebieten" can imply broader authority or mastery.
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Examples
Er gebietet über das Reich.verb
Ő uralkodik a birodalom felett.
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