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courteous in German

courteous in German is höflich, aufmerksam, zuvorkommend — courteous means polite and considerate toward others.

courteous in German

höflich
adj
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
aufmerksam
adj
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
zuvorkommend
adj
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

What does "courteous" mean?

  1. adj Polite and considerate toward others.
    "The staff were courteous and helpful throughout our stay."
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courteous in a sentence

  • The staff were courteous and helpful throughout our stay.
  • A courteous driver let the pedestrians cross first.

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What is "courteous" in German?

"courteous" in German is höflich, aufmerksam, zuvorkommend. courteous means: Polite and considerate toward others.

How do you use "courteous" in a sentence?

Example: "The staff were courteous and helpful throughout our stay." In German, "courteous" is höflich, aufmerksam, zuvorkommend.

Are there other ways to say "courteous" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "courteous": höflich, aufmerksam, zuvorkommend.

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