condescend in Finnish
condescend in Finnish is alentua — condescend means to treat someone as though they are inferior; to talk down to them.
condescend in Finnish
alentua
To come down from a superior position and do something; to deign; (with a negative connotation) to stoop.
What does "condescend" mean?
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verb To treat someone as though they are inferior; to talk down to them.
"He always condescends to junior staff instead of explaining things properly."
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verb To do something considered beneath one's status, often reluctantly.
"The celebrity finally condescended to answer a few questions from fans."
condescend in a sentence
- He always condescends to junior staff instead of explaining things properly.
- She hated the way he condescended to her in meetings.
- The celebrity finally condescended to answer a few questions from fans.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "condescend" in Finnish?
"condescend" in Finnish is alentua. condescend means: To treat someone as though they are inferior; to talk down to them.
How do you use "condescend" in a sentence?
Example: "He always condescends to junior staff instead of explaining things properly." In Finnish, "condescend" is alentua.
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