ADJECTIVE
diskret/dɪsˈkʁeːt/discreet; unobtrusive; confidential
diskret is a German adjective that means discreet, unobtrusive, or confidential. It is pronounced /dɪsˈkʁeːt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "diskreter" and "diskretesten".
Definitions
1.careful in speech or action to avoid embarrassment or attention; tactful(personal quality)
a.showing restraint or caution, especially with confidential matters
Er fragte diskret nach, ob sie Hilfe benötige.—He discreetly asked whether she needed help.
2.not attracting attention; unobtrusive(appearance/behavior)
a.inconspicuously designed or behaving so as not to stand out
Das Hotel ist diskret hinter alten Bäumen versteckt.—The hotel is discreetly hidden behind old trees.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | diskret |
|---|---|
| Comparative | diskreter |
| Superlative | diskretesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "diskret" mean in English?
- "diskret" means discreet, unobtrusive, or confidential. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "diskret"?
- "diskret" is pronounced /dɪsˈkʁeːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "diskret"?
- The comparative of "diskret" is "diskreter" and the superlative is "diskretesten".
- What part of speech is "diskret"?
- "diskret" is a adjective in German.
