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lowly in German

lowly in German is niedrig, einfach, bescheiden — lowly means low in rank, importance, or status; humble.

lowly in German

niedrig
adj
Not high; not elevated in place; low.
einfach
adj
Low in rank or social importance.
niedrig
adj
Low in rank or social importance.
bescheiden
adj
Not lofty or sublime; humble.
demütig
adj
Having a low esteem of one's own worth; humble; meek; free from pride.
demütig
adv
In a low manner; humbly; meekly; modestly.

What does "lowly" mean?

  1. adj Low in rank, importance, or status; humble.
    "He started his career in a lowly clerical job before rising to CEO."
  2. adv In a humble or modest manner.
    "She spoke lowly of her own achievements, though she had done remarkable work."
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lowly in a sentence

  • He started his career in a lowly clerical job before rising to CEO.
  • The prince disguised himself as a lowly servant.
  • She spoke lowly of her own achievements, though she had done remarkable work.

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What is "lowly" in German?

"lowly" in German is niedrig, einfach, bescheiden. lowly means: Low in rank, importance, or status; humble.

How do you use "lowly" in a sentence?

Example: "He started his career in a lowly clerical job before rising to CEO." In German, "lowly" is niedrig, einfach, bescheiden.

Are there other ways to say "lowly" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "lowly": niedrig, einfach, bescheiden, demütig.

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