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govern
/gav-ern/
 
vt.
 
1.
Def.: egpakabeye-beyè
MS: egpakabeye-beyè
If something governs another thing, it controls that other thing.
The weather will govern our activities. If it rains, we'll have to change our plans.
Ka timpu ka egpakabeye-beyè te me himuwen ta. Ke eg-uran, egpakabalew-balew ki te pamaahi ta.
 
vt.
 
2.
Def.: egbeye-beyè (meyitenged te pegdumalè)
MS: egbeye-beyè
If someone governs a place, they are the leader who controls that place.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0151-0175
 
 
government
/gav-ən-mənt/
 
n-ct, n-coll.
Def.: grupu te egkateil ne gubirnu
MS: grupu te egkateil ne gubirnu
the group of politicians who control a particular country or area.
 
n-uc.
Def.: pegbeye-beyè
MS: pegbeye-beyè
the action of governing a place
Many people appreciate his good government of the Barangay.
 
 
governor
/gav-ner/
 
n-ct.
Def.: gubirnu
MS: gubirnu
the political leader who controls a particular area
Status: ready

Last updated: 18/Jan/2012