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hövlighet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
  • education noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
  • politeness noun The quality of being well-mannered and considerate.

Senses

hövlighet is used for these senses in English:

  • education (countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.
  • politeness (uncountable) The quality of being polite.

courtesy — full definition

  1. noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
  2. adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.

education — full definition

  1. noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
  2. noun The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.

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