høflig
polite; courteous
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈhœflɪ/
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Cultural Note
Norwegian politeness is often shown through tone, respect, and not imposing too much.
📝 Example Sentences
Det er høflig å si takk.
It is polite to say thank you.
Hun var rolig og høflig mot alle.
She was calm and polite to everyone.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | høflig |
| comparative | høfligere |
| superlative | høfligst |