C1 adjective Standard, formal and informal.

partisk

/pa:ɐ̯tisk/

Ejemplos

1

Dommeren blev kritiseret for at være partisk.

The judge was criticized for being biased.

2

Det var en meget partisk vurdering af situationen.

It was a very prejudiced assessment of the situation.

3

Medierne kan ofte være partiske i deres dækning.

The media can often be biased in their coverage.

4

Jeg forsøger at være upartisk, men det er svært ikke at være partisk, når det handler om ens egne børn.

I try to be impartial, but it's hard not to be biased when it comes to your own children.

5

Hans holdning er alt for partisk til at være troværdig.

His attitude is far too prejudiced to be credible.

Colocaciones comunes

være partisk (to be biased)
en partisk dommer (a biased judge)
en partisk holdning (a prejudiced attitude)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

'Partisk' is an adjective and typically describes a person, an opinion, a judgment, or a report.

Errores comunes

Confusing 'partisk' with 'upartisk' (impartial). Remember the 'u-' prefix negates the meaning.
Using 'partisk' when 'subjektiv' is more appropriate. 'Partisk' implies a deliberate leaning or prejudice.

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Origen de la palabra

From Middle Low German 'partisk', from Latin 'pars' (part, side).

Contexto cultural

In Danish culture, objectivity and fairness are highly valued, so being described as 'partisk' is generally seen as a strong criticism, particularly in professional or public contexts.

Truco para recordar

Imagine a 'party' (parti in Danish) that is being unfair and only supports its own 'side' – that's 'partisk'.

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Yes, 'partisk' carries a negative connotation, implying unfairness or a lack of objectivity.

While less common, you could theoretically describe a report or a system as 'partisk' if it's designed to favor one side.

'Subjektiv' means subjective, reflecting personal opinions or feelings, which isn't inherently negative. 'Partisk' specifically implies bias or prejudice, often with an unfair intention or outcome.

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