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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
verb
steuern
verb
regeln
verb
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
regulieren
verb
(transitive) To control the actions or behavior of; to keep under control; to restrain.
lenken
verb
(transitive) To exercise a deciding or determining influence on.
regeln
verb
(intransitive) To have or exercise a determining influence.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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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