patronizing

ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ
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Translation of patronizing into German

Adjective

behavior

showing a superior attitude towards others
  • Her patronizing tone made everyone uncomfortable.Ihr herablassender Ton machte alle unbehaglich.
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Synonyms and analogies of patronizing in English

adj.condescendingsuperciliousMore synonyms

Examples of patronizing in a sentence

  • The patronizing attitude of the manager was evident.
patronize
ˈpætrənaɪz
Verb
tr.
1.

commerce

be a regular customer of a business
besuchen regelmäßig aufsuchen
  • He patronizes the same coffee shop every morning.Er besucht jeden Morgen dasselbe Café.
2.

condescending

US
treat someone as inferior
US
  • Don't patronize me with that tone.Behandle mich nicht mit diesem Ton herablassend.
3.

financial support

RareUK
support or sponsor someone financially
RareUK
  • Many artists are patronized by grants and fellowships..Viele Künstler werden durch Stipendien und Zuschüsse gefördert

Translations of "patronizing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
herablassendadj.

A patronizing attitude can undermine meaningful conversations and alienate those involved.

Eine herablassende Haltung kann sinnvolle Gespräche untergraben und die Beteiligten entfremden.

The patronizing attitude of the older employees discouraged younger colleagues from sharing ideas.

Die herablassende Einstellung der älteren Mitarbeiter entmutigte jüngere Kollegen, Ideen zu teilen.

gönnerhaftadj.

Then the problem is throwing a patronizing party for the employees.

Problematisch sei es, dann gönnerhaft eine Party für die Angestellten zu schmeißen.

I think you're a bit patronizing.

Ich finde dich so ein bisschen zu gönnerhaft.

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Other translations for patronizing:

  • überheblichadj.
  • bevormundend

patronizing: Examples and translations in context

Her boss's compliment felt like a patronizing pat on the head.

Das Kompliment ihres Chefs fühlte sich wie ein herablassendes Kopftätscheln an.

The manager's patronizing praise left the team feeling more insulted than appreciated.

Das herablassende Lob des Managers ließ das Team mehr beleidigt als wertgeschätzt fühlen.

Her token acknowledgment of their hard work felt patronizing instead of uplifting.

Ihre oberflächliche Anerkennung ihrer harten Arbeit fühlte sich eher herablassend als ermutigend an.

Even though he meant well, his patronizing remarks only fueled her frustration.

Obwohl er es gut meinte, verstärkten seine herablassenden Bemerkungen nur ihre Frustration.

Her patronizing gestures indicated that she didn't respect her peers' capabilities.

Ihre herablassenden Gesten zeigten, dass sie die Fähigkeiten ihrer Kollegen nicht respektierte.

He often used a patronizing voice when explaining concepts to his colleagues.

Er benutzte oft einen herablassenden Ton, wenn er seinen Kollegen Konzepte erklärte.

The patronizing comments from the panel made the young speaker nervous and defensive.

Die herablassenden Bemerkungen des Gremiums machten den jungen Redner nervös und defensiv.

He found her patronizing nature to be a constant challenge during their collaboration.

Er fand ihre herablassende Art als ständige Herausforderung während ihrer Zusammenarbeit.

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