English–German

“dominate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/doːmiˈniːʁən/

Example

Er dominiert das Spiel von Anfang an.

He has dominated the game from the start.

Illustration for dominieren (dominate)

How to say “dominate” in German

“Dominate” in German is dominieren.

The balance tips so far toward one side that its influence shapes the whole contest or environment.

Full entry for dominieren: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dominieren

Bei Gruppenarbeiten dominieren oft die lautesten Teilnehmer.

In group work, the loudest participants often dominate.

Tips for using dominieren

  • For a person, dominieren can sound forceful or controlling, while objects such as das Spiel, den Markt, or die Debatte often give it a neutral context.

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