Translation and Meaning
- Word: besturen
- Language: Dutch
- Meaning: govern
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: Dutch Controle en Invloed
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Example Sentences
- Als leiders eerlijk regeren, moeten ze het vertrouwen van de mensen kunnen behouden. English: If leaders govern fairly, they must be able to maintain people's trust.
When and How to Use "besturen"
Use "besturen" when you want to talk about "govern" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Controle en Invloed topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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