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Usages of höflich
Der Bibliothekar erinnert mich höflich daran, das Buch morgen zurückzugeben.
The librarian politely reminds me to return the book tomorrow.
Er spricht höflich mit dem Nachbarn.
He speaks politely with the neighbor.
Die Nachbarin widerspricht höflich, obwohl ich dafür bin.
The neighbor (female) politely disagrees, although I am in favor of it.
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