modest in Swedish
modest in Swedish is blygsam, liten — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
modest in Swedish
blygsam
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
liten
Small, moderate in size.
blygsam
Small, moderate in size.
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 Swedish?
"modest" in Swedish is blygsam, liten. 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 Swedish, "modest" is blygsam, liten.
Are there other ways to say "modest" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "modest": blygsam, liten.
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