Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Höflichkeit

Translation (Übersetzung) politeness, courtesy
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈhøːflɪçkaɪ̯t]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
communication basic social behavior manners
Höflichkeit is a feminine noun (die) that refers to polite behavior or courteous actions. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe respectful social conduct.

Höflichkeit - German Nouns - Höflichkeit Meaning - Höflichkeit Translation - Höflichkeit Nouns Examples

Höflichkeit is a German Nouns

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Höflichkeit Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Höflichkeit ist in jeder Kultur wichtig.
Politeness is important in every culture.
General statement about social norms
Er hat mir aus reiner Höflichkeit geholfen.
He helped me out of pure politeness.
Describing motivation for an action
Die Höflichkeit des Kellners war beeindruckend.
The waiter's politeness was impressive.
Describing someone's behavior

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Höflichkeit Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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adverb form (Adverbform)
höflich
Meaning: politely
Example: Sie hat höflich geantwortet.
Adverb
opposite noun (Gegenteiliges Substantiv)
Unhöflichkeit
Meaning: rudeness
Example: Seine Unhöflichkeit war unangenehm.
Noun
related verb (Verwandtes Verb)
höflichen
Meaning: to make polite
Example: Man sollte Kinder höflichen.
Verb

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Höflichkeit Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Höflichkeit Collocations (Kollokationen)

Höflichkeit collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Höflichkeit word combinations and how to use Höflichkeit with other words naturally.

Höflichkeit zeigen
to show politeness
High frequency
Höflichkeit erwidern
to return courtesy
Medium frequency
aus Höflichkeit
out of politeness
High frequency
Höflichkeit ist eine Zier
politeness is an ornament
Low frequency
Höflichkeit gebieten
to require politeness
Medium frequency
Höflichkeit walten lassen
to exercise politeness
Low frequency

Höflichkeit Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Höflichkeit ist die halbe Miete
politeness gets you halfway there
Being polite helps you achieve your goals or makes a good impression.
Höflichkeit siegt
politeness wins
Being polite can help you succeed in difficult situations.
Höflichkeit kostet nichts
politeness costs nothing
It's easy to be polite and it doesn't require any effort or expense.

Höflichkeit Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Anstand
Meaning: decency, propriety
High similarity
Umgangsformen
Meaning: manners, etiquette
High similarity
Rücksichtnahme
Meaning: consideration, thoughtfulness
Medium similarity
Respekt
Meaning: respect
Medium similarity
Zuvorkommenheit
Meaning: courtesy, attentiveness
High similarity

Höflichkeit Antonyms (Antonyme)

Höflichkeit antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Höflichkeit. Discover Höflichkeit opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning: rudeness, impoliteness
Grobheit
Meaning: coarseness, rudeness
Respektlosigkeit
Meaning: disrespect
Taktlosigkeit
Meaning: tactlessness

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Höflichkeit Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Respekt Anstand Etikette Benehmen Umgangsformen Rücksicht Takt Zuvorkommenheit

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