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ruler
A person with the highest power and authority in a state, such as a king, emperor, or dictator.
Ludwig XIV. gilt als Inbegriff des absolutistischen Herrschers.
Louis XIV is considered the embodiment of the absolutist ruler.
ruler
(Figurative) A person, group, or thing that completely controls or dominates a particular area.
Dieses Technologieunternehmen ist der unangefochtene Herrscher auf dem Smartphone-Markt.
This technology company is the undisputed ruler of the smartphone market.
'Der Herrscher' (the ruler) is the person noun related to the verb 'herrschen' (to rule). The ending '-er' indicates the person who performs the action of the verb.
Der König herrschte über ein großes Reich.
The king ruled over a large empire.
To name the territory or area being ruled, German uses the preposition 'über' followed by the accusative. One is a ruler 'über' (over) a country, a people, or a market.
Der Pharao war der Herrscher über das alte Ägypten.
The pharaoh was the ruler over ancient Egypt.
In historical or political contexts, 'Herrscher' (ruler) is often combined with adjectives such as 'mächtig' (powerful), 'weise' (wise), 'grausam' (cruel), or 'absolutistisch' (absolutist).
Die Geschichte erzählt von einem weisen und gerechten Herrscher.
The story tells of a wise and just ruler.
The figurative meaning is often used in business, sports, or technology. If the text is not about a country or people, this metaphorical meaning is usually intended.
Google ist der unangefochtene Herrscher über den Suchmaschinenmarkt.
Google is the undisputed ruler of the search engine market.
king
A König can also be a Herrscher. König names the specific title of a ruler in a monarchy. Herrscher is the broader term for a person with the highest state power and places greater emphasis on their authority and exercise of power.
Als Herrscher entscheidet Alexander über die wichtigsten Fragen des Staates.
As ruler, Alexander decides the most important matters of the state.
Nach der Krönung trägt Alexander offiziell den Titel König.
After the coronation, Alexander officially bears the title of king.
