höflich
polite
English translations
- 01
polite
- 02
polite
- 03
courteous
Word details
- German meaning
- Freundlich, zuvorkommend und respektvoll im Umgang mit anderen.
- English meaning
- polite
- Synonym
- zuvorkommend, respektvoll
- German example
- Es ist wichtig, höflich zu sein.
- English example
- It is important to be polite.
- Comparative
- höflicherSuperlative: am höflichsten
- Opposite of
- polite (well-mannered)unhöflich
Related words
- Höflichkeit
civility
- Höflichkeit
politeness
- Höflichkeit
courtesy
- unhöflich
boorish
- unhöflich
rudely
- unhöflich
ungracious
- Unhöflichkeit
incivility
- unhöflich
uncouth
- unhöflich
impolite
- unhöflich
rude
- unhöflich
discourteous
- Höflichkeit
Politeness
- Unhöflichkeit
Rudeness
- bischöflich
Episcopal
- unhöflich
rude
- höfisch
höflich
- maniert
höflich
- Ausbund
Paragon, epitome
- Gebaren
Behavior, manner, demeanor.
- Verlaub
Excuse me
- Rüpel
Lout
- Courtoisie
Courtoisie refers to polite and courteous behavior, especially towards women.
- Rüdheit
rudeness, boorishness
- Furzerin
Slut
- rülpsen
Burp
- offerieren
To offer
- glotzen
To stare, to gawk
- benehmen
behavior
- popeln
To pick one's nose
- aufwarten
To attend
- zurechtweisen
To reprimand, to scold
- erbieten
To offer something, usually formally or politely.
- einen fahren lassen
To let one go means to release intestinal gas uncontrollably; it is a colloquial and often considered impolite expression.
- erbitten
To request, to ask for
- gentil
Gentle
- zivil
Civil means relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or religious matters; also: polite and well-mannered.
- ruppig
Rough
- rüpelhaft
Rude
- Verhalten
Behavior
- ungalant
Ungallant
- benehmend
Well-behaved
- Anstand
Decency refers to polite and respectful behavior towards others.
- Kavalier
A cavalier is a polite and courteous man who treats ladies with respect and attention.
- Warzenkopf
Warthead (derogatory)
- Galanterie
Fancy goods
- Unverschämtheit
Impudence refers to cheeky, rude, or disrespectful behavior.
- Respektabstand
Respectful distance
Example sentences with “höflich”
Er war sehr höflich zu ihr. (He was very polite to her.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the noun for 'höflich'?
The noun is 'die Höflichkeit' (politeness).