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courtesy in Arabic

أَدَب ʔadab

UK/ˈkɜːtəsi//ˈkɝɾəsi/

courtesy in Arabic: أَدَب (ʔadab), مَجَامَلَة (majāmala). In English, courtesy means polite behavior.

Arabic words for courtesy

polite behavior
أَدَب ʔadab, مَجَامَلَة majāmala

English meaning of courtesy

  1. noun Polite behavior.
  2. noun A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
  3. noun Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
  4. noun Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

Full definition of courtesy

courtesy in a sentence

  • 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.

Synonyms of courtesy

courtesy in other languages

Questions about courtesy in Arabic

What is the meaning of courtesy in Arabic?
Courtesy in Arabic is أَدَب (ʔadab), مَجَامَلَة (majāmala).
ما معنى كلمة courtesy؟
Courtesy: أَدَب (ʔadab), مَجَامَلَة (majāmala).
What does courtesy mean in English?
Courtesy means polite behavior.

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