Kilo Lingo

/di.riˈxir/

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Translation

to direct, to lead, to manage

Word origin

From Latin dirigere ('to direct, to guide, to align'), from di- plus regere ('to guide, to rule').

Origin
Latin
Root
dirigere
English cognates
direct, regent

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (g>j)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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She manages a very big company.

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The teacher led the class calmly.

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I do not know to whom I should address this letter.

dirigirnos .

We are going to head to the park now.

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The doctor has been running the hospital for years.

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This word is part of lesson 17.