dominieren
Translation
to dominate, to prevail, to tower over
Examples
Die Heimmannschaft dominierte das Spiel.
The home team dominated the game.
Hohe Gebäude dominieren die Skyline.
Tall buildings dominate the skyline.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) dominieren to dominate sth. The company dominates the market.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beherrschen (to control), vorherrschen (to prevail); Antonyms: unterliegen (to be defeated)
Etymology
From Latin 'dominari' (to rule, govern), from 'dominus' (lord, master). Cognate with English 'dominate'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'dominate'. Think of a dominant team in a sport.