Regeren
Example: De koning zal het land nog tien jaar regeren.
Definition
"Regeren" means to exercise authority or control over a country or state, typically by a monarch, president, or governing body. It involves making and enforcing laws, managing public affairs, and leading the nation, as in the phrase: 'The king will govern the country for another ten years.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "regeren" comes from the Latin word 'regere,' meaning 'to rule' or 'to guide.' Did you know that its roots are shared with the English word 'regal,' reflecting its strong connection to royal authority and governance?
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"Regeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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