courtesy in German
courtesy in German is Höflichkeit, Kulanz, Nachsicht — courtesy means polite, respectful behavior toward others.
courtesy in German
Höflichkeit
Kulanz
(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
Nachsicht
(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
Entgegenkommen
(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
Gefälligkeit
(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
Großzügigkeit
(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
What does "courtesy" mean?
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noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
"He held the door open out of simple courtesy."
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adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.
"The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to the airport."
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courtesy in a sentence
- He held the door open out of simple courtesy.
- Basic courtesy means saying please and thank you.
- The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to the airport.
- She got a courtesy call reminding her of the appointment.
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What is "courtesy" in German?
"courtesy" in German is Höflichkeit, Kulanz, Nachsicht. courtesy means: Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
How do you use "courtesy" in a sentence?
Example: "He held the door open out of simple courtesy." In German, "courtesy" is Höflichkeit, Kulanz, Nachsicht.
Are there other ways to say "courtesy" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "courtesy": Höflichkeit, Kulanz, Nachsicht, Entgegenkommen, Gefälligkeit, Großzügigkeit.
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