Höflichkeit
dieNounpoliteness
English translations
- 01
courtesy
- 02
civility
- 03
politeness
Word details
- German meaning
- Freundliches und respektvolles Verhalten gegenüber anderen.
- English meaning
- Politeness
- Synonym
- Freundlichkeit, Zuvorkommenheit
- German example
- Höflichkeit ist im Umgang mit anderen Menschen sehr wichtig.
- English example
- Politeness is very important when dealing with other people.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Höflichkeit
- Plural Form
- die Höflichkeiten
Related words
- Unhöflichkeit
incivility
- Unhöflichkeit
Rudeness
- Umgangsform
Etiquette
- Ausbund
Paragon, epitome
- benehmen
behavior
- grüßen
To greet
- ihrzen
to address someone with 'Ihr'
- Ritterlichkeit
Chivalry
- Grobheit
Rudeness
- Galanterie
Fancy goods
- Zuvorkommenheit
Considerateness
- Gentleman
Gentleman
- Respektabstand
Respectful distance
- Anstandsrest
A small amount of food or drink left over out of politeness.
- Courtoisie
Courtoisie refers to polite and courteous behavior, especially towards women.
- Ruppigkeit
Roughness, rudeness, bluntness
- anerzogen
Ingrained means learned or acquired through upbringing and habit.
- Anstand
Decency refers to polite and respectful behavior towards others.
Example sentences with “Höflichkeit”
Höflichkeit ist eine Tugend. (Politeness is a virtue.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die).