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bescheiden

modest

Meaning of bescheiden

not showing off

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German[bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩]
modest
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bescheiden belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

bescheidenmodest
freundlichkind
intelligentsmart
leisequiet
langweiligboring
faullazy
wütendangry

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What's the difference between bescheiden / zurückhaltend / dezent / demütig

🇩🇪German
bescheiden

unobtrusive, not pushy; often describes a pleasant, low-key way of behaving

B2Often

Er ist unaufdringlich und versucht nie, im Mittelpunkt zu stehen.

Он ненавязчивый и никогда не пытается оказаться в центре внимания.

Z
🇩🇪German
zurückhaltend

reserved, restrained; emphasizes calm self-control and not drawing attention to oneself

B2Often

Sie ist sehr zurückhaltend und spricht nie gern vor einer großen Gruppe.

Она очень сдержанная и никогда не любит выступать перед большой группой.

🇩🇪German

subtle, understated; often refers to style or behavior that is tasteful and not flashy

B2Very Often

Sie trägt dezent geschmückte Kleidung und wirkt dabei sehr elegant.

Она носит неброско украшенную одежду и при этом выглядит очень элегантно.

D
🇩🇪German
demütig

humble, modest in a more moral or spiritual sense; stronger than simple modesty and can sound religious or solemn

B2Often

Nach dem Erfolg blieb sie demütig und dankte ihrem Team.

После успеха она осталась смиренной и поблагодарила свою команду.

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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

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Is bescheiden part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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