How is the word herablassend translated from German to English

English translation
condescending
adjective

Andere behandelnd, als wären sie weniger klug.

Treating others as if they were less intelligent.

Examples with “herablassend”

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  • Nimm nicht diesen herablassenden Ton. — Don't use that condescending tone.

  • Warum ist er zu den neuen Mitarbeitern so herablassend? — Why is he so condescending to the new staff?

  • Ihr herablassendes Lächeln ärgerte alle am Tisch. — Her condescending smile annoyed everyone at the table.

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