Nomen

die Regierung

government, administration

Die Regierung plant neue Gesetze.

The government is planning new laws.

Er arbeitet für die Regierung.

He works for the government.

Die Parteien bilden eine neue Regierung.

The parties are forming a new government.

((to form)) ((a government)) to form a government Die Parteien bilden eine neue Regierung.

((to be)) ((in government)) to be in government/power Die Partei ist seit Jahren an der Regierung.

((to topple)) ((the government)) to topple the government Sie wollen die Regierung stürzen.

((under)) ((the government)) under the government (of) unter der Regierung von Merkel

Synonyms: cabinet, administration; Antonyms: opposition

From verb 'regieren' (to govern) + suffix '-ung'. Root related to Latin 'regere'.

Think of 'regime' or 'reign'. It's the body that 'regulates' the country.

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