condescension in German
condescension in German is Herablassung, Kondeszendenz — 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 German
Herablassung
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
Kondeszendenz
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
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 German?
"condescension" in German is Herablassung, Kondeszendenz. 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 German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "condescension": Herablassung, Kondeszendenz.
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