English-German translations for courtesy

• Höflichkeit die
  Diese Höflichkeit erwarte ich auch von Ihnen. I expect the same courtesy from you.
  Ein Beispiel für italienische , Eleganz und Höflichkeit. An example of Italian , elegance and courtesy.
  Ich verdiene die Höflichkeit einer Antwort in diesem Parlament. I should have the courtesy of a reply in this House.
• Courtoisie
• Kompliment das
• Verbindlichkeit die

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