Govern Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡəvɝn/
GUHV-urn
/ɡˈʌvən/
GUHV-uhn
Definición
To officially control, lead, or have authority over a country, area, or group of people. It can also mean to influence the way something works.
Uso & Matices
Common in formal, legal, and political contexts. Used with nouns like 'country', 'state', and 'organization'. Can also mean 'to influence rules or behavior' (less common). Not used for small groups (use 'lead' or 'manage').
Spanish: gobernarPortuguese (BR): governarPortuguese (PT): governarChinese (Simplified): 统治 - 管理Chinese (Traditional): 統治 - 管理Hindi: शासन करनाArabic: يحكمBengali: শাসন করা - পরিচালনা করাRussian: управлять - правитьJapanese: 統治する - 支配するVietnamese: cai trị - điều hànhKorean: 통치하다 - 지배하다Turkish: yönetmek - idare etmekUrdu: حکومت کرنا - چلاناIndonesian: memerintah - mengatur
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The president governs the country.
basic
Laws govern our society.
basic
A king used to govern this land.
basic
Who will govern after the election results come out?
natural
Tradition still governs how people celebrate this festival.
natural
Great leaders don't just govern; they inspire.
natural