herrisch

bossy; domineering

English translations

  1. 01

    domineering

  2. 02

    bossy

  3. 03

    authoritarian

Word details

German meaning
Sich wie ein Herr verhaltend, befehlend und dominant.
English meaning
Domineering
Synonym
autoritär, gebieterisch
German example
Sein herrisches Auftreten stieß viele ab.
English example
His domineering manner alienated many people.
Comparative
herrischerSuperlative: am herrischsten

Example sentences with “herrisch”

  1. Sie hat eine herrische Art an sich. (She has a domineering way about her.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude?

Yes, it is a negative trait describing someone who likes to command others.