dominieren
Translation
to dominate, to prevail, to tower over
Examples
Die Mannschaft dominierte das Spiel.
The team dominated the game.
Hohe Gebäude dominieren die Skyline.
Tall buildings dominate the skyline.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to dominate sth. The team dominated the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beherrschen, vorherrschen; Antonyms: unterliegen
Etymology
From Latin 'dominari' (to rule), related to 'dominus' (master, lord).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'dominate'. Think of a 'domino' effect where one piece controls all others.