ADJECTIVE
höflich/ˈhøːflɪç/polite; courteous
höflich is a German adjective that means polite or courteous. It is pronounced /ˈhøːflɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "höflicher" and "höflichsten".
Definitions
1.showing good manners; polite in dealing with others(behavior/personality)
a.showing consideration or respect towards others
Es ist höflich, sich beim Betreten eines Raumes zu grüßen.—It is polite to greet when entering a room.
b.following social etiquette
Der Kellner war sehr höflich und aufmerksam.—The waiter was very polite and attentive.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | höflich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | höflicher |
| Superlative | höflichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "höflich" mean in English?
- "höflich" means polite or courteous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "höflich"?
- "höflich" is pronounced /ˈhøːflɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "höflich"?
- The comparative of "höflich" is "höflicher" and the superlative is "höflichsten".
- What part of speech is "höflich"?
- "höflich" is a adjective in German.
