freundlicherweise
kindly
In a friendly or accommodating manner; often used to express a polite request or thanks.
EXAMPLE
Könnten Sie mir freundlicherweise den Weg zum Bahnhof erklären?
Could you kindly explain how to get to the train station?
freundlicherweise
kindly
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Word formation
'Freundlicherweise' (kindly) consists of 'freundlich' (friendly) and the ending '-erweise'. The ending turns the adjective into an adverb and indicates the manner in which something happens.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat mir freundlicherweise ihre Notizen geliehen.
She kindly lent me her notes.
Polite request
'Freundlicherweise' (kindly) often comes directly before a request and makes the instruction more polite. It is especially often used with a verb in the Konjunktiv II.
EXAMPLE
Würden Sie freundlicherweise kurz das Fenster schließen?
Would you kindly close the window for a moment?
Polite thanks
'Freundlicherweise' (kindly) can also emphasize help that has already been provided and express polite thanks. It then often comes before the verb or at the beginning of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Freundlicherweise hat die Nachbarin während unseres Urlaubs die Blumen gegossen.
The neighbor kindly watered the flowers while we were on vacation.
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