English-Czech translations for courtesy

• zdvořilost
  Dobře, chápu, děkuji za vaši zdvořilost. Very well, thank you for your courtesy.
  Zítřejší návštěva vyžaduje nejvyšší zdvořilost - ačkoli by se vnucovala myšlenka výměny názorů o porušování lidských práv v Sýrii. The visit tomorrow demands every courtesy - although one would like an exchange of views about human rights abuses in Syria.
  To znamená, že náš program nabral značné zpoždění. Zdvořilost také přikazuje, abychom splnili závazky vůči hostům. This means that our timetable has been set back considerably, but we also have the courtesy to fulfil our commitments to our guests.

Definition of courtesy

• Polite behavior
• A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice
• Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence
• Willingness or generosity in providing something needed
• A curtsey
• The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife
• Given or done as a polite gesture
• Supplied free of charge

Examples

• Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.
• He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.
• I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.
• They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.
• They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.
• [on a label, caption, etc.] Courtesy the Smith Foundation: [e.g.] use of this image was allowed through the courtesy of the Smith Foundation
• We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.
• The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.

Related words

• courtesan
• discourtesy
• courtes-pattes
• courtesy name