Meaning of the German Word "Bescheiden"

bescheiden
deprecatingly

In a way that expresses disapproval or modesty.

Example Sentence

"Das war nichts Besonderes", sagte sie bescheiden über ihren Preis.

Other Meanings of This Word

Not proud; having a low opinion of your own importance.

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Not talking much about your own abilities or possessions.

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Not large or expensive.

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Definition: In a way that expresses disapproval or modesty.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "bescheiden"?

C2

What grammatical category does "bescheiden" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "bescheiden" belong to?

Communication

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