die Zarin
tsarina
A female ruler of the Russian Empire or an earlier Russian tsardom.
EXAMPLE
Die Zarin Katharina die Große regierte Russland im 18. Jahrhundert.
Tsarina Catherine the Great ruled Russia in the 18th century.
die Zarin
tsarina
die Zarin, die Zarinnen
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Meanings
die Zarin
tsarina
The wife of a tsar, even if she does not rule herself.
EXAMPLE
Die Zarin Alexandra unterstützte ihren Mann bei offiziellen Auftritten.
Tsarina Alexandra supported her husband during official appearances.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Zarin, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zarinnen |
| genitive | der Zarin |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zarin | die Zarinnen |
| accusative | die Zarin | die Zarinnen |
| dative | der Zarin | den Zarinnen |
| genitive | der Zarin | der Zarinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Historical title
'Zarin' (tsarina) is mainly used in historical accounts of the Russian Empire and earlier Russian realms. The word often appears alongside a name or a reference to a particular period.
EXAMPLE
Die Zarin Elisabeth ließ im 18. Jahrhundert den Winterpalast in Sankt Petersburg errichten.
Tsarina Elizabeth had the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg built in the 18th century.
Context of rule
The meaning of a reigning female ruler can often be recognized by verbs such as 'regieren' (to govern), 'herrschen' (to rule), or 'anordnen' (to order), as well as references to an empire or a reign.
EXAMPLE
Als Zarin regierte sie das Reich viele Jahre lang mit großer Entschlossenheit.
As tsarina, she ruled the empire for many years with great determination.
Marital context
The meaning of a tsar's wife is often indicated by words such as 'Ehemann' (husband), 'Ehefrau' (wife), 'Familie' (family), or 'offizieller Auftritt' (official appearance). In this sense, the 'Zarin' (tsarina) need not have ruled herself.
EXAMPLE
Bei den offiziellen Feiern trat die Zarin gemeinsam mit ihrem Ehemann auf.
At the official celebrations, the tsarina appeared alongside her husband.
In real life
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