govern in Afrikaans
govern in Afrikaans is bepaal — govern means to run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
govern in Afrikaans
bepaal
to exercise a determining influence on
What does "govern" mean?
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verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
"The coalition has governed the country for eight years."
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verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
"Supply and demand govern prices in a free market."
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verb To keep one's own behavior or emotions under control.
"He struggled to govern his temper during the argument."
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govern in a sentence
- The coalition has governed the country for eight years.
- Supply and demand govern prices in a free market.
- He struggled to govern his temper during the argument.
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What is "govern" in Afrikaans?
"govern" in Afrikaans is bepaal. govern means: To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
How do you use "govern" in a sentence?
Example: "The coalition has governed the country for eight years." In Afrikaans, "govern" is bepaal.
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