German word

vorwiegen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌviːgŋ̩/

Meaning

  • verbpredominate

Example

In dieser Region vorwiegt traditionelles Handwerk.

Traditional crafts predominate in this region.

Illustration for vorwiegen (predominate)

More examples

Bei Mitgliederversammlungen vorwiegt oft die Zustimmung.

At general meetings, approval often predominates.

Core concept

A balance tips toward one type, so that type forms the larger share of a whole.

Common phrases

  • vorwiegt die Zustimmung

    Approval predominates

  • vorwiegt die Skepsis

    Skepticism predominates

Similar words

überwiegen: To exceed others in amount or proportion.
vorherrschen: To be widespread and predominant in a place or situation.
dominieren: To overpower others through greater force or influence.

Definition in German

mehrheitlich vorhanden sein; in Menge oder Gewicht dominieren

Word origin

The separable compound combines vor, meaning ahead or in front, with wiegen, to weigh, giving the sense of outweighing other types.

Usage tips

  • In a finite clause, vorwiegen separates, as in "Traditionelles Handwerk wiegt vor"; its past participle is "vorgewogen".

Other meanings

  • prevailverb
  • dominateverb

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