No. 4,255 in Dutch
bestuur
"Bestuur" means "administration" or "management."
In a sentence
Het bestuur van de vereniging vergadert elke dinsdag.
The board of the association meets every Tuesday.
Here, 'bestuur' means 'board' or 'management', referring to the governing body of an organization.
Hij neemt plaats achter het bestuur van de auto.
He takes place behind the steering wheel of the car.
In this sentence, 'bestuur' refers to the act of controlling or maneuvering, specifically in the context of driving.
De overheid is verantwoordelijk voor het goede bestuur van het land.
The government is responsible for the good governance of the country.
In this context, 'bestuur' relates to governance or administration, especially regarding public or governmental operations.
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