When something is fremherskende, it means it's common, widespread, or dominant. You'll often see this word used to describe trends, opinions, or characteristics that are very noticeable in a particular situation or group. Think of it as something that is currently 'prevailing' or 'prominent.' For example, a fremherskende holdning is a prevalent opinion.
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- Common
- Widespread
- Dominant
§ Danish Word: fremherskende
- DEFINITION
- prevalent or dominant
So, you've got 'fremherskende'. It's an adjective, and it means something is widespread, common, or dominant. Think of it as describing a trend, an opinion, or even a disease that's really taking hold. It's a useful word when you want to talk about something that's not just present, but has a strong influence or presence.
§ How to use it in a sentence
Like many Danish adjectives, 'fremherskende' can be used in a few different ways in a sentence. Let's break it down.
First, you can use it directly before a noun it describes. Just remember, as an adjective, it will agree in form with the noun's gender and number. However, 'fremherskende' is one of those adjectives that doesn't change its ending. It's always 'fremherskende', whether the noun is common gender (en-word), neuter (et-word), or plural. Easy, right?
En fremherskende mening er, at vejret er koldt.
- HINT
- A prevalent opinion is that the weather is cold. (Here, 'mening' is a common gender noun.)
Det er en fremherskende trend lige nu.
- HINT
- It is a dominant trend right now. (Again, 'trend' is common gender.)
Disse fremherskende holdninger er svære at ændre.
- HINT
- These prevalent attitudes are difficult to change. ('Holdninger' is plural.)
You can also use 'fremherskende' after a verb like 'være' (to be) or 'blive' (to become), just like you would with many other adjectives.
Denne opfattelse er meget fremherskende.
- HINT
- This view is very prevalent.
Det er ved at blive en fremherskende holdning.
- HINT
- It is becoming a dominant view.
§ Prepositions with 'fremherskende'
You won't often find 'fremherskende' directly paired with specific prepositions in a fixed phrase. It usually just modifies a noun, and any prepositions in the sentence will relate to other parts of the sentence. For instance, if you're talking about something being prevalent among a group, you'd use 'blandt'.
En fremherskende mening blandt unge er...
- HINT
- A prevalent opinion among young people is...
§ Common collocations and contexts
'Fremherskende' is often used in contexts describing:
- Opinions or views: 'en fremherskende opfattelse', 'en fremherskende holdning' (a prevalent view/attitude)
- Trends or tendencies: 'en fremherskende trend', 'en fremherskende tendens' (a dominant trend/tendency)
- Conditions or situations: 'de fremherskende forhold' (the prevailing conditions)
§ Danish Word: Fremherskende
- Word
- fremherskende
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- CEFR Level
- C1
§ What it Means
The Danish word "fremherskende" means prevalent or dominant. You use it to describe something that is common, widespread, or has a strong influence or presence in a particular context. Think of it as indicating that something is the most noticeable, common, or important thing in a given situation.
Det er en fremherskende
This translates to: It is a prevalent (or dominant) opinion.
Den fremherskende
This means: The dominant trend in fashion is sustainability.
§ Similar Words and When to Use This One vs Alternatives
"Fremherskende" is a strong word, and it’s important to understand when to pick it over other similar Danish words that express commonness or prevalence. Here are a few alternatives and how they compare:
- Almindelig (common, general)
- This is perhaps the most direct, but weaker, alternative. "Almindelig" means common or general. It simply states that something is not unusual. "Fremherskende" suggests a higher degree of presence or influence. If something is just common, you might use "almindelig". If it's so common that it sets the tone or is widespread in a significant way, "fremherskende" is better.
Det er en almindelig
Meaning: It is a common mistake. (Not necessarily dominant, just frequent.)
- Udbredt (widespread)
- "Udbredt" is very close to "fremherskende" in meaning, often meaning widespread. You can sometimes use them interchangeably, especially when talking about things that are spread across a large area or among many people. However, "fremherskende" often carries a nuance of *dominance* or *prevailing influence* that "udbredt" might lack. "Udbredt" focuses more on the geographical or numerical spread.
Denne sygdom er udbredt
Meaning: This disease is widespread in the region. (Here, "fremherskende" could also work, but "udbredt" emphasizes the spread.)
- Hersker (reigns, rules, prevails - verb form)
- The word "fremherskende" comes from the verb "herske," which means to reign, rule, or prevail. So, "fremherskende" literally means 'forth-reigning' or 'prevailing forth'. This connection helps you understand the stronger sense of dominance inherent in "fremherskende" compared to just being common or widespread. When you use "fremherskende," you're often implying that something is the dominant force or characteristic.
Der hersker
Meaning: Great disagreement prevails (or reigns).
In summary, use "fremherskende" when you want to convey that something is not just common or widespread, but actively dominant, influential, or characteristic of a situation. It implies a strong presence that stands out among others.
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Longer word, but phonetic once you know the rules.
Longer word, remember the 'h'.
Pronunciation might be tricky for 'her-skende'.
Can be missed if spoken quickly.
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Adjectives in Danish agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. However, for a word like 'fremherskende', which ends in '-ende', it is an invariable adjective. This means it does not change its form to agree with the gender or number of the noun.
Den fremherskende mening er, at vejret bliver bedre. (The prevalent opinion is that the weather will improve.)
Invariable adjectives like 'fremherskende' always take the same form, regardless of whether the noun is common gender (en-word), neuter gender (et-word), or plural.
Et fremherskende problem i samfundet. (A prevalent problem in society.)
When an adjective like 'fremherskende' is used predicatively (after a form of 'at være' - to be), it also remains in its invariable form.
Tidligere var den holdning meget fremherskende. (Previously, that attitude was very prevalent.)
Adjectives ending in '-ende' are often derived from verbs (present participles), which contributes to their invariable nature.
Det er en spændende bog. (It is an exciting book.) - 'spændende' also invariable.
Place 'fremherskende' directly before the noun it describes in a sentence, similar to English adjective placement.
Vi ser en fremherskende trend i markedet. (We see a prevalent trend in the market.)
按水平分级的例句
Grønland er Danmarks fremherskende eksportdestination for fisk og skaldyr.
Greenland is Denmark's prevailing export destination for fish and seafood.
Here 'fremherskende' functions as an adjective modifying 'eksportdestination'.
En fremherskende holdning i Danmark er, at cykling er sundt.
A prevalent attitude in Denmark is that cycling is healthy.
'Fremherskende' describes the 'holdning' (attitude).
Der er en fremherskende trend med genbrug i disse dage.
There is a dominant trend of recycling these days.
Used with 'trend' (trend) to indicate widespread popularity.
Denne mening er fremherskende blandt befolkningen.
This opinion is prevalent among the population.
Here 'fremherskende' is used predicatively after 'er' (is).
Hvilken farve er fremherskende i din garderobe?
Which color is dominant in your wardrobe?
Asking about the most common or prominent color.
Den fremherskende vindretning er fra vest.
The prevailing wind direction is from the west.
'Fremherskende' modifies 'vindretning' (wind direction).
Sukker er fremherskende i mange forarbejdede fødevarer.
Sugar is prevalent in many processed foods.
Indicates a common presence of sugar.
En fremherskende faktor for succes er hårdt arbejde.
A dominant factor for success is hard work.
Describes a key or main factor.
习语与表达
"at være fremherskende"
to be prevalent/dominant
Racisme er stadig fremherskende i mange samfund. (Racism is still prevalent in many societies.)
neutral"en fremherskende holdning"
a prevalent attitude
Der er en fremherskende holdning om, at unge er dovne. (There is a prevalent attitude that young people are lazy.)
neutral"den fremherskende opfattelse"
the dominant perception/view
Den fremherskende opfattelse var, at han ville vinde valget. (The dominant perception was that he would win the election.)
neutral"at gøre sig gældende"
to assert oneself; to become prevalent (used in a more active sense)
Denne trend har for alvor gjort sig gældende i de seneste år. (This trend has really become prevalent in recent years.)
neutral"at være i overtal"
to be in the majority, to be dominant numerically
Kvinder er i overtal på dette studie. (Women are in the majority in this study.)
neutral"at dominere landskabet"
to dominate the landscape (often literally, but can be metaphorical for ideas)
Disse gamle bygninger dominerer byens landskab. (These old buildings dominate the city's landscape.)
neutral"at vinde frem"
to gain ground, to become more widespread/prevalent
Økologisk mad vinder frem blandt forbrugerne. (Organic food is gaining ground among consumers.)
neutral"at være toneangivende"
to be trendsetting, to be leading/dominant (in influence)
Hun er en toneangivende figur inden for modebranchen. (She is a leading figure in the fashion industry.)
neutral"at sidde på tronen"
to be on the throne, to be dominant/reigning (often playfully or metaphorically)
Cola Light sidder stadig på tronen som den mest populære sodavand. (Diet Coke still reigns as the most popular soda.)
informal"at sætte dagsordenen"
to set the agenda, to be dominant in influencing discussions/topics
Medierne sætter ofte dagsordenen for den offentlige debat. (The media often sets the agenda for public debate.)
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fremherskende is a versatile adjective you'll hear and read often. It describes something that's widespread, common, or has a strong influence. Think of it like 'prevailing' or 'dominant' in English.
A common mistake is confusing fremherskende with fremtrædende (prominent or distinguished). While something fremherskende can be fremtrædende, the focus of fremherskende is on its widespread nature or influence, not necessarily its visibility or status.
Another error is trying to use it for 'emerging' or 'upcoming'. fremherskende implies an existing, established presence.
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Write a short sentence about something common you see every day. Use simple Danish words.
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Jeg ser en bil hver dag.
Imagine you are describing a popular food in Denmark. Write one sentence in Danish about it.
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Pølser er populære i Danmark.
Describe a color that you see very often. Write a simple Danish sentence.
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Blå er en almindelig farve.
Hvilken farve er katten?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en kat. Den er lille og sort. Den sover meget.
Hvilken farve er katten?
Passagen siger 'Den er lille og sort', hvilket betyder katten er sort.
Passagen siger 'Den er lille og sort', hvilket betyder katten er sort.
Hvad har folk ofte med i Danmark?
Read this passage:
I Danmark regner det ofte. Folk har paraplyer. Det er godt at have en jakke på.
Hvad har folk ofte med i Danmark?
Passagen nævner 'Folk har paraplyer' i forbindelse med regn.
Passagen nævner 'Folk har paraplyer' i forbindelse med regn.
Hvor bor min ven?
Read this passage:
Min ven bor i en stor by. Der er mange biler og høje huse. Han kan godt lide at cykle.
Hvor bor min ven?
Passagen starter med 'Min ven bor i en stor by'.
Passagen starter med 'Min ven bor i en stor by'.
Which word means 'cold'?
'Kold' means cold. 'Varm' means warm, 'stor' means big, and 'lille' means small.
What is the Danish word for 'book'?
'Bog' means book. 'Stol' is chair, 'bord' is table, and 'hus' is house.
Which of these is a color?
'Grøn' means green. 'Æble' is apple, 'bil' is car, and 'træ' is tree.
The word 'kat' means 'dog'.
'Kat' means cat, not dog. The Danish word for dog is 'hund'.
The sentence 'Jeg elsker dig' means 'I love you'.
'Jeg elsker dig' is the correct way to say 'I love you' in Danish.
In Danish, 'tak' means 'hello'.
'Tak' means 'thank you'. 'Hello' in Danish is 'hej'.
What is the dominant opinion?
Green is the prevalent color in the forest.
The prevailing problem is the weather.
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Det er en fremherskende trend.
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Hvad er den fremherskende kultur her?
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Den fremherskende følelse var glæde.
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Write a short sentence describing something common or widespread in Denmark, using the word 'fremherskende'.
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Cyklisme er meget fremherskende i Danmark. (Cycling is very prevalent in Denmark.)
Complete the sentence: 'En fremherskende mening i gruppen var, at...' (A prevalent opinion in the group was that...)
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En fremherskende mening i gruppen var, at vi skulle spise pizza. (A prevalent opinion in the group was that we should eat pizza.)
Describe a common fashion trend you see in your area, using 'fremherskende'.
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Lange frakker er en fremherskende mode tendens her. (Long coats are a prevalent fashion trend here.)
Hvilken slags vejr er ofte fremherskende i Danmark om efteråret ifølge teksten?
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I Danmark er regnvejr ofte fremherskende i efteråret. Mange mennesker klæder sig varmt på for at undgå at blive kolde. Det er vigtigt at have en god regnjakke.
Hvilken slags vejr er ofte fremherskende i Danmark om efteråret ifølge teksten?
Teksten siger 'regnvejr er ofte fremherskende i efteråret'. (The text says 'rainy weather is often prevalent in the autumn'.)
Teksten siger 'regnvejr er ofte fremherskende i efteråret'. (The text says 'rainy weather is often prevalent in the autumn'.)
Hvad var den fremherskende holdning på mødet?
Read this passage:
På et møde var der en fremherskende holdning om, at projektet skulle ændres. Ingen talte imod dette synspunkt. Alle var enige om at gøre det bedre.
Hvad var den fremherskende holdning på mødet?
Teksten nævner 'en fremherskende holdning om, at projektet skulle ændres'. (The text mentions 'a prevalent attitude that the project should be changed'.)
Teksten nævner 'en fremherskende holdning om, at projektet skulle ændres'. (The text mentions 'a prevalent attitude that the project should be changed'.)
Hvilket transportmiddel er fremherskende i danske byer ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
I mange danske byer er cykler et fremherskende transportmiddel. Det er sundt for miljøet og giver god motion. Folk bruger ofte cykler til arbejde og skole.
Hvilket transportmiddel er fremherskende i danske byer ifølge teksten?
Teksten siger 'cykler er et fremherskende transportmiddel'. (The text says 'bicycles are a prevalent mode of transport'.)
Teksten siger 'cykler er et fremherskende transportmiddel'. (The text says 'bicycles are a prevalent mode of transport'.)
This sentence means 'Danish is a good language'. In Danish, the verb usually comes after the subject.
This means 'she eats a sandwich'. The word order is similar to English.
This means 'I don't drink coffee'. In Danish, 'ikke' (not) usually comes after the verb.
What color is prevalent in the picture?
Is that opinion prevalent among the population?
We observed a prevalent trend in the market.
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Vejret var fremherskende gråt og regnfuldt.
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Hvilken stemning er fremherskende her?
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Den fremherskende teori er, at jorden er rund.
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Influenzavirusset var meget ___ sidste vinter.
The influenza virus was 'prevalent' (fremherskende) last winter. The other options mean rare, unknown, or limited, which don't fit the context.
En ___ holdning i samfundet er, at alle bør have lige muligheder.
A 'prevalent' (fremherskende) attitude in society is that everyone should have equal opportunities. The other options mean unacceptable, marginal, or controversial, which don't fit the positive context.
På trods af mange forsøg forbliver denne fejl en ___ udfordring.
Despite many attempts, this error remains a 'dominant' (fremherskende) challenge. The other options mean insignificant, rare, or minimal, which don't convey the sense of an ongoing issue.
I Danmark er cykelkulturen meget ___.
In Denmark, bicycle culture is very 'prevalent' (fremherskende). The other options mean weak, non-existent, or rare, which are incorrect for Danish culture.
En ___ trend blandt unge er at bruge sociale medier.
A 'prevalent' (fremherskende) trend among young people is using social media. The other options mean outdated, unknown, or decreasing, which don't describe the current situation.
I den tid var en monarkisk styreform stadig den ___ model.
At that time, a monarchical form of government was still the 'dominant' (fremherskende) model. The other options mean modern, developing, or alternative, which don't fit the historical context of a common model.
En ___ mening kan være svær at ændre.
Here, 'fremherskende' means a prevalent or dominant opinion, which aligns with the context of something being hard to change.
Klimaforandringer er et ___ emne i medierne.
Climate change is a 'fremherskende' (prevalent/dominant) topic, meaning it's widely discussed.
Denne type arkitektur er meget ___ i gamle byer.
If a type of architecture is 'fremherskende' in old cities, it means it's common or dominant there.
Der er en ___ opfattelse af, at sund kost er vigtig.
A 'fremherskende' (prevalent) perception means it's a widely held belief.
I den tid var fattigdom ___ blandt befolkningen.
If poverty was 'fremherskende', it was widespread or dominant among the population.
Den ___ holdning i debatten var, at der skulle handles hurtigt.
The 'fremherskende' (dominant) attitude in the debate was the widely accepted view.
Which word best describes something that is widely accepted or common?
'Fremherskende' means prevalent or dominant, suggesting wide acceptance or commonness. The other options mean rare, unique, and temporary, respectively.
In a discussion about fashion trends, which word would you use to describe a style that everyone is wearing?
'Fremherskende' fits here as it means dominant or prevalent, which describes a style everyone is wearing. The other options mean old-fashioned, unknown, and moderate.
If a certain opinion is very popular among the public, how would you describe it?
A 'fremherskende' opinion is prevalent or dominant, meaning it is widely held. The other options describe something marginal, controversial, or private.
If a disease is 'fremherskende' in a region, it means it is rarely found there.
If a disease is 'fremherskende' (prevalent), it means it is common, not rare, in that region.
A 'fremherskende' idea is an idea that is widely accepted and common.
This statement is true. 'Fremherskende' means prevalent or dominant, which accurately describes a widely accepted and common idea.
The word 'fremherskende' can be used to describe a minor and insignificant trend.
'Fremherskende' implies dominance or prevalence, not something minor or insignificant.
This sentence means 'The prevalent opinion is that he was wrong.' The Danish structure places the adjective 'fremherskende' before the noun 'mening' it modifies.
This translates to 'The film has a dominant influence on the culture.' 'Fremherskende' describes 'påvirkning' (influence), following the typical adjective-noun order in Danish.
This means 'The prevalent attitude towards climate change is changing.' 'Fremherskende' modifies 'holdning' (attitude).
Write a short paragraph describing a contemporary trend that is 'fremherskende' in Danish society today. Use 'fremherskende' at least once in your paragraph.
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En fremherskende tendens i det danske samfund i dag er en øget bevidsthed om bæredygtighed. Mange forbrugere vælger produkter, der er miljøvenlige, og genbrug er blevet mere og mere fremherskende i hverdagen. Denne udvikling ses tydeligt i både detailhandlen og i den offentlige debat.
Imagine you're writing a report on a scientific phenomenon. Explain how a certain characteristic or element has become 'fremherskende' in a specific environment. Ensure your explanation is concise and clear.
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I Arktis er forekomsten af mikroplast blevet mere og mere fremherskende. Undersøgelser viser, at denne type forurening nu er udbredt i både vand, is og hos marine dyr, hvilket har alvorlige konsekvenser for økosystemet.
Describe a personal or professional skill that has become 'fremherskende' in your field or daily life. How has its prevalence impacted you or your work?
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Inden for mit felt er digital kommunikation blevet fremherskende. Det betyder, at jeg konstant skal holde mig opdateret med nye platforme og teknologier for at kunne kommunikere effektivt med kolleger og kunder. Denne udvikling har krævet en betydelig omstilling i min daglige arbejdsgang.
Hvad indikerer passagen om klimaforandringer?
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Debatten om klimaforandringer er ikke længere en nicheinteresse, men er blevet et fremherskende emne i den globale politik. Dette afspejles i de mange internationale topmøder og aftaler, der forsøger at adressere problematikken. Medierne dækker emnet bredt, og der er en generel accept af behovet for handling, selvom metoderne fortsat diskuteres.
Hvad indikerer passagen om klimaforandringer?
Passagen siger, at debatten om klimaforandringer er blevet et 'fremherskende emne i den globale politik', hvilket betyder, at det er udbredt og vigtigt globalt.
Passagen siger, at debatten om klimaforandringer er blevet et 'fremherskende emne i den globale politik', hvilket betyder, at det er udbredt og vigtigt globalt.
Hvilket princip er mest fremherskende i minimalistisk arkitektur, ifølge teksten?
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I den moderne arkitektur er minimalistisk design blevet fremherskende. Denne stilart prioriterer enkle linjer, rene farver og funktionalitet frem for overflødig udsmykning. Dette ses både i private boliger og i offentlige bygninger, hvor 'less is more'-princippet ofte er gældende.
Hvilket princip er mest fremherskende i minimalistisk arkitektur, ifølge teksten?
Teksten nævner, at minimalistisk design 'prioriterer enkle linjer, rene farver og funktionalitet frem for overflødig udsmykning', hvilket opsummeres som enkelhed og funktionalitet.
Teksten nævner, at minimalistisk design 'prioriterer enkle linjer, rene farver og funktionalitet frem for overflødig udsmykning', hvilket opsummeres som enkelhed og funktionalitet.
Hvad er en af hovedårsagerne til den øgede udbredelse af vegetarisme og veganisme ifølge passagen?
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Selvom der findes mange forskellige diæter, er vegetarisme og veganisme blevet mere fremherskende i de seneste år. Dette skyldes ofte et ønske om en sundere livsstil, etiske overvejelser omkring dyrevelfærd eller hensyn til miljøet. Restauranter og supermarkeder har tilpasset sig denne trend med et større udvalg af plantebaserede produkter.
Hvad er en af hovedårsagerne til den øgede udbredelse af vegetarisme og veganisme ifølge passagen?
Passagen angiver, at årsagen ofte skyldes 'et ønske om en sundere livsstil, etiske overvejelser omkring dyrevelfærd eller hensyn til miljøet'. 'Et stigende ønske om en sundere livsstil' er en direkte match.
Passagen angiver, at årsagen ofte skyldes 'et ønske om en sundere livsstil, etiske overvejelser omkring dyrevelfærd eller hensyn til miljøet'. 'Et stigende ønske om en sundere livsstil' er en direkte match.
This sentence structure places the adjective 'fremherskende' (prevalent) before the noun 'holdning' (attitude) it modifies. 'Den moderne opfattelse' acts as a noun phrase explaining what the prevalent attitude is.
The order 'De fremherskende kulturelle tendenser' correctly places the plural article, the adjective 'fremherskende' (prevalent), and then the adjective 'kulturelle' (cultural) before the noun 'tendenser' (trends). The rest forms a verbal phrase.
This sentence emphasizes that 'frygt' (fear) was the only 'fremherskende' (dominant) feeling. The definite article 'den' precedes 'eneste' (only) and 'fremherskende' (dominant), which then modify 'følelse' (feeling).
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Summary
Use 'fremherskende' to talk about things that are common, widespread, or have a strong influence.
- Common
- Widespread
- Dominant
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