condescend in German
condescend in German is bevormunden, herablassend behandeln, herablassen — condescend means to treat someone as though they are inferior; to talk down to them.
condescend in German
bevormunden
herablassend behandeln
herablassen
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."
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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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What is "condescend" in German?
"condescend" in German is bevormunden, herablassend behandeln, herablassen. 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 German, "condescend" is bevormunden, herablassend behandeln, herablassen.
Are there other ways to say "condescend" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "condescend": bevormunden, herablassend behandeln, herablassen.
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