No. 161 in Icelandic
stjórn
"Stjórn" in English means "control," "governance," or "management."
In a sentence
Hún tók stjórn yfir fundinum.
She took control of the meeting.
In this sentence, 'stjórn' refers to 'control' or 'management' over an event or situation. It illustrates the use of the word to indicate authority or direction.
Stjórnin ákvað að hækka skatta.
The government decided to increase taxes.
Here, 'stjórnin' is the definite form of 'stjórn', meaning 'the government' or governing body. It represents an organized group responsible for making decisions.
Kennarinn kenndi nemendum um stjórnun fyrirtækja.
The teacher taught the students about business management.
In this sentence, 'stjórnun' is a derived word meaning 'management' with an educational or systematic purview, showing its application in academic contexts.
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