condescension in Finnish
condescension in Finnish is alentuminen, alentuvuus — condescension means the act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
condescension in Finnish
alentuminen
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
alentuvuus
(usually, uncountable, pejorative) A patronizing attitude or behavior. [from 1930s]
What does "condescension" mean?
- noun The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
- noun A patronizing attitude or behavior.
- noun Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.
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What is "condescension" in Finnish?
"condescension" in Finnish is alentuminen, alentuvuus. condescension means: The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
Are there other ways to say "condescension" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "condescension": alentuminen, alentuvuus.
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