No. 1,578 in Swedish
styra
"Styra" means "to steer," "to control," or "to govern" in English.
In a sentence
Jag kan styra bilen enkelt på vägarna.
I can steer the car easily on the roads.
The word 'styra' means 'steer' or 'control' and is used here in the context of driving a vehicle.
Hon försöker styra projektet mot en framgångsrik avslutning.
She tries to guide the project towards a successful conclusion.
In this case, 'styra' takes the meaning of 'guide' or 'lead', applied metaphorically to directing the course of a project.
Regeringen behöver styra landet genom denna kris.
The government needs to govern the country through this crisis.
Here, 'styra' is used for 'govern' or 'manage', indicating the administration's role in guiding the nation.
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