modest in German
modest in German is bescheiden, maßvoll, moderat — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
modest in German
bescheiden
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
maßvoll
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
bescheiden
Small, moderate in size.
moderat
Small, moderate in size.
gering
Small, moderate in size.
klein
Small, moderate in size.
anständig
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
sittsam
(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.
"He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained."
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adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
"We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer."
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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 German?
"modest" in German is bescheiden, maßvoll, moderat. 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 German, "modest" is bescheiden, maßvoll, moderat.
Are there other ways to say "modest" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "modest": bescheiden, maßvoll, moderat, gering, klein, anständig.
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