belehrend
Translation
instructive, didactic, preachy, patronising
Examples
Sein Ton war oft belehrend.
His tone was often preachy.
Der Vortrag war sehr belehrend und informativ.
The lecture was very instructive and informative.
Grammar Patterns
a belehrender tone a preachy tone His tone was often belehrend.
sth. is belehrend sth. is instructive The film was very belehrend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: didactic, instructive; Antonyms: confusing
Etymology
From the verb 'belehren' (to instruct, to teach), which comes from 'lehren' (to teach). The 'be-' prefix often targets an action at someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Lehrer' (teacher) being a bit too preachy or condescending. That's 'belehrend'.