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condescend in Swedish

condescend in Swedish is bevärdiga — condescend means to treat someone as though they are inferior; to talk down to them.

condescend in Swedish

bevärdiga
verb
To come down from a superior position and do something; to deign; (with a negative connotation) to stoop.

What does "condescend" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "condescend" in Swedish?

"condescend" in Swedish is bevärdiga. 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 Swedish, "condescend" is bevärdiga.

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