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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
verb
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
besturen
verb
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
regeren
verb
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
besturen
verb
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
leiden
verb
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.
beheersen
verb
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
regelen
verb
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
bepalen
verb
(transitive) To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.

What does "govern" mean?

  1. verb To run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
    "The coalition has governed the country for eight years."
  2. verb To control or strongly influence how something behaves or happens.
    "Supply and demand govern prices in a free market."
  3. 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.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

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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