überwiegen
Translation
to outweigh, to predominate, to prevail
Examples
Die Vorteile überwiegen die Nachteile.
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Bei dieser Entscheidung überwog die Vernunft.
In this decision, reason prevailed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to outweigh (sth.) The chances outweigh the risks.
() to predominate/prevail In the discussion, his opinion prevailed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dominieren (to dominate), vorherrschen (to prevail)
Etymology
Comes from über- ('over') + wiegen ('to weigh'). It literally means 'to weigh more than' something else.
Memory Tips
Picture a balance scale where one side 'weighs' (wiegen) 'over' (über) the other.