Höflich - translation, pronunciation and examples
polite
showing good manners
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When to use höflich
höfliche Bitte
höfliche Antwort
höflicher Ton
höfliche Art
höfliche Sprache
höflich usage examples
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Considerate and helpful; polite in a way that emphasizes attentive, accommodating behavior.
Respectful; polite in a way that shows regard for another person’s dignity or position.
Nice and kind; less formal than höflich and more about being pleasant or agreeable.
Friendly and welcoming; polite behavior that feels warm and pleasant in interaction.
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höflich synonyms
What's the difference between höflich / respektvoll / nett / freundlich
Considerate and helpful; polite in a way that emphasizes attentive, accommodating behavior.
Der Kellner war sehr zuvorkommend und brachte uns sofort Wasser.
Официант был очень предупредительным и сразу принес нам воду.
Respectful; polite in a way that shows regard for another person’s dignity or position.
Die Schüler waren respektvoll zu ihrer Lehrerin.
Ученики были уважительны к своей учительнице.
Nice and kind; less formal than höflich and more about being pleasant or agreeable.
Die Nachbarin ist sehr nett und grüßt immer freundlich.
Соседка очень милая и всегда дружелюбно здоровается.
Friendly and welcoming; polite behavior that feels warm and pleasant in interaction.
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 examples
Bitte sei höflich zu den Gästen.
höflich transcription
[ˈhøːflɪç]
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höflich meaning: what does it mean?
höflich und rücksichtsvoll im Umgang mit anderen
höflich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
höflich is pronounced as [ˈhøːflɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
höflich definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Bitte sei höflich zu den Gästen. Translation: Пожалуйста, будь вежлив с гостями.
Is höflich part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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