This is the 2961st most frequent Dutch word.
beleefd
Polite.
In this sentence, 'beleefd' means 'polite,' referring to someone's courteous behavior towards others.
Hij was erg beleefd tegen de gasten.
He was very polite to the guests.
Here, 'beleefd' is an adjective describing an action or behavior that is considered courteous or appropriate in a given situation.
Het is beleefd om je telefoon op stil te zetten tijdens een vergadering.
It is polite to set your phone to silent during a meeting.
In this usage, 'beleefd' describes the nature of the questions posed, indicating that they were asked in a courteous or respectful manner.