This is the 2750th most frequent Dutch word.
regeer
"Regeer" means "govern" or "rule" in English.
Here, 'regeer' (conjugated as 'regeert') is used to mean 'to govern' or 'to rule' in the context of governing a nation as a monarch.
De koning regeert het land met veel wijsheid.
The king governs the country with great wisdom.
In this sentence, 'regeert' is used to describe the capability of a leader to govern or lead effectively.
Het is belangrijk dat een leider effectief regeert.
It is important that a leader governs effectively.
Here, 'regeert' refers to the act of ruling decisively by the government, especially during challenging situations.