Besturen
Example: De oude koning bestuurde het land met wijsheid en vrede.
Definition
"Besturen" means to direct or manage the affairs of a country, organization, or group, often involving making decisions and leading effectively. For example, a ruler or leader who "besturen" a land governs and oversees its administration with authority and responsibility.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "besturen" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'sturen,' which means to steer or guide. Originally, it referred to steering a ship, but over time it evolved to mean managing or governing. Did you know? The idea of "besturen" metaphorically shifted from steering a vessel to steering a country.
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"Besturen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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