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dozieren

to lecture, to hold forth

verb do-TSEE-ren Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to speak in a pedantic or teacherly manner

Usage Note

Dozieren often carries a slightly condescending tone when used outside academic settings — Er dozierte über das Thema, als ob wir Schulkinder wären implies the speaker was talking down to the listeners.

Examples

"Er dozierte stundenlang über die Geschichte der Philosophie."

Natural Translation

He lectured for hours about the history of philosophy.

Literal Translation

He lectured for hours about the history of philosophy.

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