This is the 6030th most frequent Dutch word.
regie
Direction or control, often in the context of management or film/theater production.
Here, 'regie' refers to the concept of supervision or artistic control over the creation of the film.
De regie van de film was buitengewoon indrukwekkend.
The direction of the film was exceptionally impressive.
In this case, 'regie' is used metaphorically to denote control or oversight over a particular set of circumstances.
Door het slechte weer verloor hij de regie over de situatie.
Due to the bad weather, he lost control over the situation.
Here, 'regie' describes the organizational leadership or management applied to a specific undertaking or project.