Heersen
Example: In die tijd heerste er een koning over het land.
Definition
"Heersen" means to rule or govern a country or territory, typically by a person or group in power, such as a king or government. It describes the act of having authority and control over a place or people during a certain period.
Etymology
The Dutch word "heersen" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'heresc,' meaning lord or ruler. It is related to the German word 'herrschen,' both stemming from the Old High German root 'her,' which means army or leader. Did you know? The concept behind "heersen" is closely tied to leadership and command, reflecting its historical roots in feudal and military power.
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"Heersen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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