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modest in Russian

modest in Russian is скро́мный, благопристо́йный — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

modest in Russian

скро́мный
adj
Pronounced: skromnyy
благопристо́йный
adj
Pronounced: blagopristoynyy
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
скро́мный
adj
Pronounced: skromnyy
(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.
    "Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success."
  2. adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
    "They live in a modest apartment near the city center."
  3. 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 Russian?

"modest" in Russian is скро́мный, благопристо́йный. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

How do you pronounce скро́мный?

"modest" in Russian is скро́мный, pronounced "skromnyy".

How do you use "modest" in a sentence?

Example: "Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success." In Russian, "modest" is скро́мный, благопристо́йный.

Are there other ways to say "modest" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "modest": скро́мный, благопристо́йный.

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