von oben herab

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, from up downward.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɔn ˌoːbən heˈʁap/
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Adverb

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von oben herab

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

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Descendants

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  • Swedish: von oben