höfisch

courtly; pertaining to a royal court

English translations

  1. 01

    höflich, kultiviert

  2. 02

    höflich

  3. 03

    kultiviert

Word details

German meaning
Dem Hof (eines Herrschers) zugehörig oder entsprechend; fein, kultiviert und elegant.
English meaning
courtly
Synonym
galant, feudal
German example
Die höfische Etikette war sehr streng.
English example
The courtly etiquette was very strict.
Comparative
höfischerSuperlative: am höfischsten

Example sentences with “höfisch”

  1. Die höfische Dichtung war im Mittelalter sehr beliebt. (Courtly literature was very popular in the Middle Ages.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'höfisch' an adjective?

Yes, it is an adjective derived from 'Hof' (court).