Het bestuur
Example: Het bestuur van de stad veranderde na de verkiezingen.
Definition
"Het bestuur" refers to the administration or management responsible for governing a city, organization, or institution. It involves the group of people or body that makes decisions, enforces rules, and oversees the operation of the entity, such as in the phrase: 'Het bestuur van de stad veranderde na de verkiezingen.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "het bestuur" originates from the verb 'besturen,' which means to govern or manage. It combines 'be-' (a prefix indicating an action) and 'sturen' (to steer or direct). Did you know? The idea of steering in "het bestuur" metaphorically represents guiding or controlling an organization, much like steering a ship.
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"Het bestuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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