Regieren
Example: Der König regiert das Land seit vielen Jahren erfolgreich.
Definition
"Regieren" means to exercise authority or control over a country or territory, typically by a king, queen, or government. It involves making decisions, enforcing laws, and managing the state's affairs, as in the example: 'Der König regiert das Land seit vielen Jahren erfolgreich.'
Etymology
The German word "regieren" comes from the Latin verb 'regere,' meaning 'to rule' or 'to guide.' It shares roots with words like 'regent' and 'regal.' Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'regulate,' reflecting the idea of guiding or controlling.
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