Dominahin (en. To dominate)

/do.mi.na.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To have control or power over a person or situation.
He wants to dominate the game without showing weakness.
Nais niyang dominahin ang laro nang hindi nagpapakita ng kahinaan.
To be predominant or to have to be followed by rules or ideas.
New ideas should dominate the old system.
Dapat dominahin ng mga bagong ideya ang lumang sistema.
To set conditions that will affect the fate of others.
His management allowed the company to dominate the industry.
Ang kanyang pamamahala ay nagbigay-daan upang dominahin ang kompanya sa industriya.

Etymology

from the word 'dominant'

Common Phrases and Expressions

dominate the field
to be the leader in a particular discipline or industry
dominahin ang larangan

Related Words

dominant
A characteristic or state of being predominant or having power.
dominante
leadership
The process or action of being a leader.
pamumuno

Slang Meanings

To take the lead or be the boss
You need to dominate the midfield in the game to win.
Kailangan mong dominahin ang gitnang linya sa laro para manalo.
To continue to prevail
Dominate everything you need to do, no one can stop you.
Dominahin mo ang lahat ng dapat mong gawin, walang makakapigil sa'yo.
To control or manipulate
I hope you dominate the situation so it won't get chaotic.
Sana’y dominahin mo ang sitwasyon para hindi magulo.