Domineren
Example: In de wedstrijd lijkt één team te domineren over de anderen.
Definition
"Domineren" means to have control or power over others, often by being the strongest or most influential in a situation. For example, in a game, one team can "domineren" by outperforming and controlling the play against the other teams.
Etymology
The word "domineren" comes from the Latin verb 'dominari,' meaning to rule or dominate. It entered Dutch through French or Latin influences, carrying the sense of exercising authority or control. Did you know? It shares roots with the English word 'dominate,' both tracing back to the idea of a master or lord.
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"Domineren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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