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modest in Dutch

modest in Dutch is bescheiden, ingetogen, eerbaar — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

modest in Dutch

bescheiden
adj
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
ingetogen
adj
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
bescheiden
adj
Small, moderate in size.
eerbaar
adj
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
fatsoenlijk
adj
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
ingetogen
adj
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
kuis
adj
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
zedig
adj
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

What does "modest" mean?

  1. adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
    "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained."
  2. adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
    "We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer."
  3. adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
    "Some visitors choose modest clothing that covers their shoulders when entering the temple."
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modest in a sentence

  • He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained.
  • A modest person, she always thanked her team before taking any praise.
  • We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer.
  • They live in a modest apartment near the city center.

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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: "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained." 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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