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The period of time during which a monarch, government, or other ruler is in power.
Während der Regierungszeit von Königin Victoria erlebte Großbritannien eine industrielle Blütezeit.
During the reign of Queen Victoria, Great Britain experienced an industrial boom.
This word is made up of 'die Regierung' (the government), the linking -s, and 'die Zeit' (time). So it literally means the time during which someone rules.
Die Regierungszeit des Kaisers war von vielen Kriegen geprägt.
The emperor's reign was marked by many wars.
'Regierungszeit' is very often used with the genitive or the preposition 'von' to name the ruler. For example, 'die Regierungszeit des Königs' (the king's reign) or 'die Regierungszeit von Königin Elisabeth' (the reign of Queen Elizabeth).
Die Kunst blühte in der Regierungszeit Ludwigs XIV. auf.
Art flourished during the reign of Louis XIV.
Common phrases are 'während der Regierungszeit' (during the reign), 'am Anfang/Ende der Regierungszeit' (at the beginning/end of the reign), as well as combinations with adjectives like 'lang' (long) or 'kurz' (short).
Am Ende seiner Regierungszeit war der König beim Volk sehr unbeliebt.
At the end of his reign, the king was very unpopular with the people.
rule / control
Both words can refer to the period of a ruler’s power. „Die Regierungszeit“ factually designates the period during which someone is in power, while „die Herrschaft“ can additionally emphasize the nature and exercise of that power. Use „Regierungszeit“ for a purely chronological reference.
Seine Regierungszeit dauerte von 1980 bis 1990.
His term in office lasted from 1980 to 1990.
Seine Herrschaft war von vielen Konflikten geprägt.
His rule was marked by many conflicts.
