No. 13,392 in German
beherrschende
"Dominating" or "controlling."
In a sentence
Er war die beherrschende Figur in der politischen Debatte.
He was the dominating figure in the political debate.
In this sentence, 'beherrschende' describes a person who is commanding or influential in a particular situation.
Die beherrschende Farbe der Leinwand ist Blau.
The dominating color of the canvas is blue.
Here, 'beherrschende' is used to describe an attribute (color) that is the most prominent or prevailing characteristic.
Ihre beherrschende Fähigkeit war ihre Intelligenz.
Her dominating ability was her intelligence.
In this context, 'beherrschende' refers to a defining skill or quality that is significantly impactful or controlling.
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