Die Regierung
Example: Die Regierung plant neue Gesetze für den Umweltschutz.
Definition
"Die Regierung" refers to the governing body or administration responsible for creating and enforcing laws and policies in a country or region. It typically consists of elected officials or appointed leaders who manage public affairs and implement government functions.
Etymology
The word "die Regierung" comes from the German verb 'regieren,' meaning 'to govern' or 'to rule.' It traces back to the Latin 'regere,' which means 'to direct' or 'to guide.' Did you know that this root is also the source of English words like 'regal' and 'regulate'?
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"Die Regierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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