Dutch Word · Intermediate
heersen
to prevail
Pronunciation: /ˈɦeːrsən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to prevail".
Example
In de kamer voor hem heerste een onbeschrijfelijke wanorde.
An indescribable chaos prevailed in the room before him.
Practice tips
- Practice heersen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.