zu erobern

to conquer

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phrase Rare #41,975

to conquer Used with an infinitive verb construction; it can also mean to win someone’s heart.

GE: Sie hofft, die Stadt zu erobern.

EN: She hopes to conquer the city.

Tom versuchte, Marias Herz zu erobern.

Tom tried to win Maria's heart.

Er macht sich nun daran, auch den Süden zu erobern.

He is now setting about conquering the south as well.

— Red Cliff (2008)

"Propaganda wird uns helfen, die Welt zu erobern."

Propaganda will help us conquer the world.

— Elephant (2003)

Er war entschlossen, ihr Herz zu erobern.

He was determined to win her heart.