No. 10,052 in Swedish

härskade

"Härskade" means "ruled" or "reigned."

In a sentence

Han härskade över landet under många år.
He ruled over the country for many years.
The word 'härskade' is used as a past tense verb meaning 'ruled' in the context of governance or control.
En känsla av oro härskade i gruppen efter nyheterna.
A sense of unease prevailed in the group after the news.
The word 'härskade' is used as a past tense verb meaning 'prevailed' or 'dominated' in the context of emotions or situations.
Trots deras försök att kontrollera, härskade kaoset.
Despite their attempts to control, chaos prevailed.
The word 'härskade' is used as past tense verb meaning 'prevailed' in the context of a state of disorder or uncontrollable circumstances.

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