Category: Culture & SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate
Regering
/Regering/Roman
English meaning: Government
Definition
The group of people who govern a country.
Example
“Regeringen byggede en ny bro.”
In English: “The government built a new bridge.”
Another example: “Regeringen har vedtaget en ny lov om skat.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun for the government of a country; common in news, politics and formal contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Regering' is derived from the Latin 'regere', meaning 'to rule'. The term was absorbed during the Renaissance, relating specifically to governmental authority.
Common Collocations
- den danske regering
- danne regering
- regeringens politik
- en ny regering
- regeringen beslutter
Word Forms
en regering; flertal: regeringer; bestemt: regeringen / regeringerne
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- Language
- Dansk
- Danish
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
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