modest in Dutch
modest in Dutch is bescheiden, ingetogen, eerbaar — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
modest in Dutch
bescheiden
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
ingetogen
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
bescheiden
Small, moderate in size.
eerbaar
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
fatsoenlijk
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
ingetogen
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
kuis
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
zedig
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
What does "modest" mean?
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adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
"Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success."
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adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
"They live in a modest apartment near the city center."
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adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
"She wore a modest dress to the formal event."
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modest in a sentence
- Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success.
- They live in a modest apartment near the city center.
- The company reported a modest profit this quarter.
- She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
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What is "modest" in Dutch?
"modest" in Dutch is bescheiden, ingetogen, eerbaar. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
How do you use "modest" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success." In Dutch, "modest" is bescheiden, ingetogen, eerbaar.
Are there other ways to say "modest" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "modest": bescheiden, ingetogen, eerbaar, fatsoenlijk, kuis, zedig.
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