belehrend
didactic; patronizing
English translations
- 01
instructive
- 02
didactic
- 03
admonishing
Word details
- German meaning
- In einer Weise, die den Eindruck erweckt, dass man andere unterrichtet oder zurechtweist, oft in einer überheblichen oder besserwisserischen Art.
- English meaning
- Preachy, didactic
- Synonym
- didaktisch, besserwisserisch
- German example
- Sein belehrender Ton nervt mich.
- English example
- His preachy tone annoys me.
- Comparative
- belehrenderSuperlative: am belehrendsten
Related words
- onkelhaft
Uncle-like
- besserwisserisch
Feeling superior and lecturing, often unsolicited.
- Sermon
sermon
- klugreden
To talk smart
- Sonntagsschrift
Sunday reading
- Moralpredigt
lecture, sermon
- rechthaberisch
Know-it-all
- professoral
Professor-like
Example sentences with “belehrend”
Er sprach in einem belehrenden Ton. (He spoke in a patronizing tone.)
Frequently asked questions
Nuance of 'belehrend'?
Often negative, implying someone is treating others as if they know less.