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modest in Swedish

modest in Swedish is blygsam, liten — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

modest in Swedish

blygsam
adj
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
liten
adj
Small, moderate in size.
blygsam
adj
Small, moderate in size.

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