politeness in German is die Höflichkeit (noun).
- politeness, courtesy
- Form des Verhaltens, die von Respekt und Rücksichtnahme gegenüber anderen geprägt ist
- Eine höfliche Handlung oder Äußerung
Example:
- Aus reiner Höflichkeit.
- Höflichkeit ist eine Tugend.
- Kleine Höflichkeiten im Alltag.
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