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.
"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 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: "Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success." 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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