No. 176 in Afrikaans
bestuur
"Bestuur" means "management" or "driving" in English.
In a sentence
Hy bestuur die motor na die werk toe.
He drives the car to work.
Here, 'bestuur' is used to indicate the act of driving a vehicle.
Die maatskappy bestuur 'n nuwe projek.
The company manages a new project.
In this case, 'bestuur' signifies the management or oversight of an activity.
Die student studeer aan fakultas vir bestuur en ekonomie.
The student studies in the faculty of management and economics.
Here, 'bestuur' refers to the academic discipline of management.
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