This is the 41st most frequent Catalan word.
govern
"Govern" in Catalan means "government" or "administration."
In this sentence, 'govern' is used as a noun to refer to the central authority of a political body.
El govern ha pres noves mesures per millorar l'educació.
The government has taken new measures to improve education.
Here, 'governar,' derived from 'govern,' is used as a verb meaning 'to rule or manage'.
El consell local governarà la ciutat durant els propers quatre anys.
The local council will govern the city for the next four years.
In this case, 'govern' refers to the concept of governing or administration.