No. 658 in German
herrscht
"herrscht" means "prevails" or "rules."
In a sentence
In der Stadt herrscht große Freude über den Erfolg des Fußballteams.
There is great joy in the city over the success of the football team.
In this sentence, 'herrscht' indicates a prevailing emotion or state, showing that joy dominates the atmosphere in the city.
Während des Sturms herrscht Chaos auf den Straßen.
During the storm, there is chaos on the streets.
Here, 'herrscht' describes the prevailing condition, illustrating that chaos is the dominant situation on the streets.
Im Königreich herrscht Frieden seit vielen Jahren.
The kingdom has been at peace for many years.
In this example, 'herrscht' conveys the idea of a sustained state, indicating that peace is the ongoing and dominant circumstance in the kingdom.
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