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höflich

polite

Meaning of höflich

showing good manners

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German[ˈhøːflɪç]
polite
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höflich belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

höflichpolite
freundlichkind
intelligentsmart
leisequiet
langweiligboring
faullazy
wütendangry

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What's the difference between höflich / respektvoll / nett / freundlich

🇩🇪German
höflich

Considerate and helpful; polite in a way that emphasizes attentive, accommodating behavior.

A2Often

Der Kellner war sehr zuvorkommend und brachte uns sofort Wasser.

Официант был очень предупредительным и сразу принес нам воду.

🇩🇪German

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

A2Very Often

Die Schüler waren respektvoll zu ihrer Lehrerin.

Ученики были уважительны к своей учительнице.

N
🇩🇪German
nett

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

A2Very Often

Die Nachbarin ist sehr nett und grüßt immer freundlich.

Соседка очень милая и всегда дружелюбно здоровается.

F
🇩🇪German
freundlich

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

A2Very Often

Der Verkäufer war freundlich und half mir bei der Suche.

Продавец был приветливым и помог мне с поиском.

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How to pronounce höflich and what this word means

höflich translation: polite. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce höflich

[ˈhøːflɪç]

höflich translation

polite

höflich transcription

[ˈhøːflɪç]

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höflich meaning: what does it mean?

höflich und rücksichtsvoll im Umgang mit anderen

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Is höflich part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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