von oben herab

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, "from up downward".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /fɔnˌ(ʔ)oːbən.hɛˈʁap/
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Adverb[edit]

von oben herab

  1. patronisingly; condescendingly
  2. (with copula) patronising; condescending

Synonyms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • → Swedish: von oben
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