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humble in Swedish

humble in Swedish is ödmjuk, anspråkslös, blygsam — humble means not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.

humble in Swedish

ödmjuk
adj
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
anspråkslös
adj
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
blygsam
adj
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
kväsa
verb
(transitive, often, reflexive) To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

What does "humble" mean?

  1. adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
    "Despite her success, she remained humble and down-to-earth."
  2. adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
    "The company grew from humble beginnings in a small garage."
  3. verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.
    "The defeat humbled the once-dominant team."
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humble in a sentence

  • Despite her success, she remained humble and down-to-earth.
  • He gave a humble acceptance speech, thanking his whole team.
  • The company grew from humble beginnings in a small garage.
  • They lived in a humble cottage on the edge of the village.

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What is "humble" in Swedish?

"humble" in Swedish is ödmjuk, anspråkslös, blygsam. humble means: Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.

How do you use "humble" in a sentence?

Example: "Despite her success, she remained humble and down-to-earth." In Swedish, "humble" is ödmjuk, anspråkslös, blygsam.

Are there other ways to say "humble" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "humble": ödmjuk, anspråkslös, blygsam, kväsa.

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