English–German
“polite” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhøːflɪç/
Example
Sie ist die höflichste Person, die ich kenne.
She is the most polite person I know.
How to say “polite” in German
“Polite” in German is höflich.
A person leaves space for others, chooses respectful words, and observes social boundaries.
Example sentences with höflich
Sie lehnte das Angebot höflich ab.
She politely declined the offer.
Tips for using höflich
- Höflich signals respectful manner, whereas freundlich more directly signals personal warmth; the two adjectives can describe the same person but are not interchangeable.