erobern
Translation
to conquer, to capture, to win over
Examples
Die Armee eroberte die Stadt.
The army conquered the city.
Er eroberte ihr Herz im Sturm.
He won her heart by storm.
Die Marke erobert neue Märkte.
The brand is conquering new markets.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to conquer sth. The army conquered the entire country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to capture, to seize; Antonyms: to defend (verteidigen), to lose (verlieren)
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (achievement) and 'ober' (over, upper). The idea is to gain the 'upper' hand over something, thus to conquer it.
Memory Tips
Imagine getting completely ('er-') 'over' ('ober') an enemy or a challenge. This applies to conquering cities, markets, or even hearts.