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höflich

polite

Meaning of höflich

Deutsch

beschreibt einen Menschen mit guten Manieren, der bitte und danke sagt

English

showing good manners

polite

Pronunciation

German
[ˈhøːflɪç]

höflich with English translation

höflich usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Bitte sei höflich zu den Gästen.

Please be polite to the guests.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie schreibt eine höfliche Nachricht.

She writes a polite message.

höflich synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between höflich, respektvoll, nett, and freundlich

🇩🇪German

Respectful; polite in a way that shows regard for another person’s dignity or position.

A2very often

Advanced: broader words

N
🇩🇪German
nett

Nice and kind; less formal than höflich and more about being pleasant or agreeable.

A2very often
F
🇩🇪German
freundlich

Friendly and welcoming; polite behavior that feels warm and pleasant in interaction.

A2very often

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höflich belongs to the topic "Personality Traits →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does höflich mean?

showing good manners

How do you pronounce höflich?

höflich is pronounced [ˈhøːflɪç].

How is höflich used in a sentence?

Please be polite to the guests. Translation: Bitte sei höflich zu den Gästen.

Is höflich part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, höflich (polite) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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