humble in German
humble in German is demütig, bescheiden, demütig machen — humble means not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
humble in German
demütig
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
bescheiden
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
demütig machen
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.
demütigen
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.
erniedrigen
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.
What does "humble" mean?
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adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
"It takes a humble person to admit that they were wrong."
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adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
"She started her career in a humble job sweeping floors at the factory."
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verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.
"The long climb humbled the confident young hikers."
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humble in a sentence
- It takes a humble person to admit that they were wrong.
- Despite her success, she remained humble and down-to-earth.
- She started her career in a humble job sweeping floors at the factory.
- The company grew from humble beginnings in a small garage.
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What is "humble" in German?
"humble" in German is demütig, bescheiden, demütig machen. humble means: Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
How do you use "humble" in a sentence?
Example: "It takes a humble person to admit that they were wrong." In German, "humble" is demütig, bescheiden, demütig machen.
Are there other ways to say "humble" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "humble": demütig, bescheiden, demütig machen, demütigen, erniedrigen.
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