die Herrscherin
ruler
A woman who rules over a country, people, or kingdom and exercises political power.
EXAMPLE
Die Herrscherin empfing die Gesandten in ihrem Palast.
The ruler received the envoys in her palace.
die Herrscherin
ruler
die Herrscherin, die Herrscherinnen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Herrscherin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Herrscherinnen |
| genitive | der Herrscherin |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Herrscherin | die Herrscherinnen |
| accusative | die Herrscherin | die Herrscherinnen |
| dative | der Herrscherin | den Herrscherinnen |
| genitive | der Herrscherin | der Herrscherinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context and register
'Herrscherin' (female ruler) is especially common in historical, monarchical, or literary contexts, for example in stories about a kingdom or a court. The word can also be used in fantasy stories and political discussions.
EXAMPLE
Die Herrscherin des alten Reiches war für ihre klugen Entscheidungen bekannt.
The ruler of the ancient kingdom was known for her wise decisions.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'eine mächtige Herrscherin' (a powerful female ruler), 'eine gerechte Herrscherin' (a just female ruler), and 'die Herrscherin eines Reiches' (the ruler of a kingdom). Adjectives before the noun usually describe her power, character, or way of governing.
EXAMPLE
Die gerechte Herrscherin ließ die Gefangenen freilassen.
The just ruler had the prisoners released.
Genitive construction
When you want to specify more precisely what the person rules over, a genitive phrase often follows 'Herrscherin' (female ruler): 'die Herrscherin des Landes' (the ruler of the country) or 'die Herrscherin eines großen Reiches' (the ruler of a large kingdom).
EXAMPLE
Die Herrscherin des Nachbarlandes schloss einen Friedensvertrag.
The ruler of the neighboring country signed a peace treaty.
In real life
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