govern in German
govern in German is regieren, steuern, regeln — govern means to run the political affairs of a country, state, or region.
govern in German
regieren
steuern
regeln
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
regulieren
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
lenken
(transitive) To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
regeln
(intransitive) To have or exercise a determining influence.
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.
- Voters will choose which party governs the region for the next term.
- Supply and demand govern prices in a free market.
- Strict rules govern how the chemicals must be stored in the lab.
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What is "govern" in German?
"govern" in German is regieren, steuern, regeln. 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 German, "govern" is regieren, steuern, regeln.
Are there other ways to say "govern" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "govern": regieren, steuern, regeln, regulieren, lenken.
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