ADJECTIVE
bescheiden/bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/modest; unassuming; humble
bescheiden is a German adjective that means modest, unassuming, or humble. It is pronounced /bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bescheidener" and "bescheidensten".
Definitions
1.having a humble or modest estimate of one's own abilities(personality)
a.not boastful or arrogant
Sie ist sehr bescheiden und spricht selten über ihre Erfolge.—She is very modest and rarely talks about her successes.
2.simple, decent, not luxurious(amount/quality)
a.relatively small, not luxurious
Wir lebten in sehr bescheidenen Verhältnissen.—We lived in very modest circumstances.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | bescheiden |
|---|---|
| Comparative | bescheidener |
| Superlative | bescheidensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bescheiden" mean in English?
- "bescheiden" means modest, unassuming, or humble. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "bescheiden"?
- "bescheiden" is pronounced /bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "bescheiden"?
- The comparative of "bescheiden" is "bescheidener" and the superlative is "bescheidensten".
- What part of speech is "bescheiden"?
- "bescheiden" is a adjective in German.
