English to Maori Meaning of polite - huatau

Polite :

huatau

adjective

huatau, ngāwari, ngawari, whakaute, matareka, tika, tano, mahaki, fakatonutonu'i, ngohengohe, ngoikore, marama, ā, atawhai, peu, mahinga, inuinu, pai, ahakoa, ataahua, ahuareka, auraro, iti, afaro, aroha

Polite :: huatauPolitely :: huatauPoliteness :: peu

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Definitions of polite in English

Adjective(1) showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.(2) marked by refinement in taste and manners(3) not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal

Examples of polite in English

(1) He heard a young comedian being interviewed on the radio the other day and is far too polite to name him.(2) When guests visit you, it is polite to welcome them with kind words and serve them what you have.(3) If you are going into a bar or pub, with a woman is it more polite to let them go first, or to go first yourself to check that the place is safe?(4) She's too polite to tell him to shut up and go away, so we put up with him.(5) It seemed only polite to say goodnight with a kiss, just between friends.(6) The reaction of polite society to this extraordinary work was one of astonishment.(7) And the phrase ├ö├ç├┐national interest├ö├ç├û should never be mentioned in polite society.(8) You could hand around evaluation forms, but many people are too polite to tell you what they really thought.(9) I think it's only polite to make the effort in the local language even if everyone does seem to speak English.(10) Yes, but in polite society, one does not hear of this.(11) Looks of despair flashed across all of their faces, but to their credit they were too polite to outwardly groan.(12) There are still some things that cannot be talked about in polite society.(13) Over the years he built a pagoda to polite English society as it faded in the glare of post-war vulgarity.(14) In the mind of a desperate prisoner you sometimes find genius that is seldom recognized in more polite society.(15) I myself forgot about these issues and most people are too polite to mention them.(16) He was extremely polite to his opponents and often took up cudgels for them too.

Related Phrases of polite

(1) be polite ::

kia huatau

(2) very polite ::

rawa huatau

(3) polite society ::

hapori huatau

(4) polite expression ::

kīanga huatau

Related Phrases of polite

(1) be polite ::

kia huatau

(2) very polite ::

rawa huatau

(3) polite society ::

hapori huatau

(4) polite expression ::

kīanga huatau

Synonyms

Adjective

1. well-mannered ::

pai-peu

2. civilized ::

ritenga

3. civil ::

Antonyms

1. discourteous ::

te hū

2. ill-mannered ::

kino-peu

3. impolite ::

āhuaatua

4. inconsiderate ::

meroiti

5. rude ::

ware

6. uncivil ::

uncivil

Different Forms

polite, politely, politeness

Word Example from TV Shows

I printed out a list of safe topics for POLITE conversation.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 9

I was only being POLITE. Pemberton is a grade A weasel.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21

it's also POLITE to make sure you're well-groomed down there.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 2

The POLITE response is, "Thank you for noticing."

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 4

Were the Romans POLITE when they salted Carthage...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 13

Examples of polite from TV Shows

I printed out a list of safe topics for POLITE conversation.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 9

I was only being POLITE. Pemberton is a grade A weasel.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21

it's also POLITE to make sure you're well-groomed down there.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 2

The POLITE response is, "Thank you for noticing."

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 4

Were the Romans POLITE when they salted Carthage...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 13

English to Maori Dictionary: polite

Meaning and definitions of polite, translation in Maori language for polite with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of polite in Maori and in English language.

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English to Maori Dictionary: polite

Meaning and definitions of polite, translation in Maori language for polite with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of polite in Maori and in English language.

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What polite means in Maori, polite meaning in Maori, polite definition, examples and pronunciation of polite in Maori language.