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styra

styra

See also: stýra

Norwegian Bokmål

Alternative forms

Noun

styra n

  1. definite plural of styre

Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

styra n

  1. definite plural of styre

Old Swedish

Etymology

From Old Norse stýra, from Proto-Germanic *stiurijaną.

Verb

stȳra

  1. to steer, to guide, to direct
  2. to rule, to govern

Conjugation

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Swedish

Etymology

From Old Swedish stȳra, from Old Norse stýra, from Proto-Germanic *stiurijaną.

Pronunciation

Verb

styra

  1. govern, rule, control
    Denna regering har styrt landet under de senaste tre åren.
    This government has been ruling the country during the last three years.
  2. steer, navigate, direct
    Han styrde bilen in i garaget.
    He steered the car into the garage.
    Jag skulle vilja styra in diskussionen på din senaste bok.
    I would like to direct the discussion towards your latest book.

Conjugation

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