Regeren
Example: De koning regeerde het land met wijsheid en geduld.
Definition
"Regeren" means to govern or rule a country or state, typically by a monarch, president, or government. It involves making and enforcing laws, managing public affairs, and leading the administration of a nation or community with authority and responsibility.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "regeren" comes from the Latin word "regere," meaning 'to rule' or 'to guide.' It shares roots with English words like 'regent' and 'regulate.' Did you know that many words related to ruling in European languages trace back to this Latin root?
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"Regeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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