Beherrschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beherrschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to master", "to control" or "to dominate".

Essential properties of "beherrschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beherrschen
Simple past: beherrschte
Participle: beherrscht

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beherrschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To have control or mastery"

Definition: "To have control or mastery over something or someone."
Translation(s): to master, to control, to dominate, to command
Synonym(s): kontrollieren, meistern, bewältigen
Antonym(s): unterwerfen
Related word(s): Herrschaft, Kontrolle, Macht

📝 Some usage examples:

Er beherrscht fünf Fremdsprachen fließend.He masters five foreign languages fluently.
Sie beherrscht die Kunst der Fotografie perfekt.She masters the art of photography perfectly.
Der erfahrene Pilot beherrscht das Flugzeug auch in schwierigen Situationen.The experienced pilot controls the aircraft even in difficult situations.

2.) "To control or suppress emotions"

Definition: "To control or suppress emotions or impulses."
Translation(s): to control oneself, to restrain oneself, to suppress
Synonym(s): zügeln, bändigen, unterdrücken
Antonym(s): nachgeben
Related word(s): Selbstbeherrschung, Kontrolle

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste sich beherrschen, um nicht laut zu lachen.He had to control himself not to laugh out loud.
Sie beherrscht ihre Wut und bleibt ruhig.She controls her anger and remains calm.
In schwierigen Situationen ist es wichtig, sich zu beherrschen.In difficult situations, it is important to control oneself.

3.) "To have deep knowledge or mastery of a subject/skill"

Definition: "To dominate or have a deep knowledge of a subject or skill."
Translation(s): to master, to be proficient in, to be skilled in, to command
Synonym(s): meistern, können, verstehen
Related word(s): Expertise, Kenntnis, Fähigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er beherrscht die Mathematik wie kein anderer in seiner Klasse.He masters mathematics like no one else in his class.
Sie beherrscht die Technik des Aquarellmalens perfekt.She masters the technique of watercolor painting perfectly.
Nach jahrelanger Übung beherrscht er das Klavierspiel meisterhaft.After years of practice, he masterfully plays the piano.

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