No. 1,175 in German
gebieten
To command or to require.
In a sentence
Die Natur gebietet Respekt.
Nature commands respect.
The word 'gebietet' is derived from 'gebieten', meaning 'to command' or 'to demand', showing an authoritative requirement expressed by nature.
Er gebietet über die Ressourcen der Region.
He commands over the resources of the region.
Here, 'gebietet über' signifies an aspect of control or governance over objects or domains.
Die Situation gebietet schnelles Handeln.
The situation demands quick action.
In this usage, 'gebietet' implies a situational requirement or urgency necessitating a particular action.
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