The exact spelling appears at position 3,633 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How bestuur is pronounced
IPA: /bəˈstyːr/ · Syllables: be·stuur
Say the article and noun together—het bestuur—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What bestuur means
management
Dictionary label: neuter, no-diminutive
governing board
Dictionary label: neuter, no-diminutive
reign
Dictionary label: neuter, no-diminutive
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | het bestuur | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de besturen | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn het bestuur as a single unit, then contrast it with de besturen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with bestuur
Het bestuur van het bedrijf besloot om nieuwe strategieën te implementeren.
The management of the company decided to implement new strategies.
De leden van het bestuur zijn verantwoordelijk voor de besluitvorming binnen de organisatie.
The members of the governing board are responsible for decision-making within the organization.
Het bestuur van de koning was lang en welvarend.
The reign of the king was long and prosperous.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say het bestuur three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de besturen. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve het bestuur as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about bestuur
What does bestuur mean?
management; governing board; reign.
Is it de bestuur or het bestuur?
The cited entry uses het bestuur. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of bestuur?
The cited plural is besturen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use bestuur in a recorded response
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