govern in Dutch
govern in Dutch is regeren, besturen, leiden — govern means to run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
govern in Dutch
regeren
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
besturen
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
regeren
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
besturen
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
leiden
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
beheersen
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
regelen
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
bepalen
(transitive) To exercise a deciding or 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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "govern" in Dutch?
"govern" in Dutch is regeren, besturen, leiden. 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 Dutch, "govern" is regeren, besturen, leiden.
Are there other ways to say "govern" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "govern": regeren, besturen, leiden, beheersen, regelen, bepalen.
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