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patronize in Turkish

patronize in Turkish is küçümsemek, yukarıdan konuşmak — patronize means to talk to someone in a way that shows you think you are smarter or better than them.

patronize in Turkish

küçümsemek
verb
(transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.
yukarıdan konuşmak
verb
(transitive) To assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.

What does "patronize" mean?

  1. verb To talk to someone in a way that shows you think you are smarter or better than them.
    "He tends to patronize new employees instead of just answering their questions."
  2. verb To be a regular customer of a business.
    "The family has patronized the same bakery for three generations."
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patronize in a sentence

  • He tends to patronize new employees instead of just answering their questions.
  • Please don't patronize me — I understand the risks perfectly well.
  • The family has patronized the same bakery for three generations.

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What is "patronize" in Turkish?

"patronize" in Turkish is küçümsemek, yukarıdan konuşmak. patronize means: To talk to someone in a way that shows you think you are smarter or better than them.

How do you use "patronize" in a sentence?

Example: "He tends to patronize new employees instead of just answering their questions." In Turkish, "patronize" is küçümsemek, yukarıdan konuşmak.

Are there other ways to say "patronize" in Turkish?

Yes — Turkish has 2 translations listed for "patronize": küçümsemek, yukarıdan konuşmak.

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