bescheiden
modest
not showing off
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bescheiden synonyms
What's the difference between bescheiden / zurückhaltend / dezent / demütig
unobtrusive, not pushy; often describes a pleasant, low-key way of behaving
Er ist unaufdringlich und versucht nie, im Mittelpunkt zu stehen.
Он ненавязчивый и никогда не пытается оказаться в центре внимания.
reserved, restrained; emphasizes calm self-control and not drawing attention to oneself
Sie ist sehr zurückhaltend und spricht nie gern vor einer großen Gruppe.
Она очень сдержанная и никогда не любит выступать перед большой группой.
subtle, understated; often refers to style or behavior that is tasteful and not flashy
Sie trägt dezent geschmückte Kleidung und wirkt dabei sehr elegant.
Она носит неброско украшенную одежду и при этом выглядит очень элегантно.
humble, modest in a more moral or spiritual sense; stronger than simple modesty and can sound religious or solemn
Nach dem Erfolg blieb sie demütig und dankte ihrem Team.
После успеха она осталась смиренной и поблагодарила свою команду.
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How to pronounce bescheiden and what this word means
bescheiden translation: modest. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bescheiden
[bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩]
bescheiden translation
modest
bescheiden transcription
[bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩]
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bescheiden meaning: what does it mean?
nicht zur Schau stellend; zurückhaltend und nicht prahlerisch
bescheiden pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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Is bescheiden part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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