civility in German
civility in German is Höflichkeit, Anstand, Verbindlichkeit — civility means polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
civility in German
Höflichkeit
Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
Anstand
Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
Verbindlichkeit
Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]
What does "civility" mean?
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noun Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
"She handled the complaint with remarkable civility."
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civility in a sentence
- She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.
- Basic civility seems to have disappeared from online debates.
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What is "civility" in German?
"civility" in German is Höflichkeit, Anstand, Verbindlichkeit. civility means: Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
How do you use "civility" in a sentence?
Example: "She handled the complaint with remarkable civility." In German, "civility" is Höflichkeit, Anstand, Verbindlichkeit.
Are there other ways to say "civility" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "civility": Höflichkeit, Anstand, Verbindlichkeit.
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