governar

This is the 1015th most frequent Catalan word.


governar

To govern or to rule.


In this sentence, 'governar' is used in its base form meaning 'to govern' or 'to rule'. It refers to the act of leading or managing a country or organization.

El president va prometre governar amb honestedat.

The president promised to govern with honesty.


Here, 'governar' is metaphorically used to mean controlling or managing emotions.

És important aprendre a governar les pròpies emocions.

It is important to learn how to govern one's own emotions.


In this context, 'governar' means to steer or guide a ship, showing its use in nautical terms.

El capità sap governar el vaixell fins i tot en tempestes.

The captain knows how to steer the ship even in storms.