ödmjuk — meaning in English

English meaning

• humble adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
• lowly adj Low in rank, importance, or status; humble.
• meek adj Quiet, humble, and unwilling to assert oneself.

Senses

ödmjuk is used for these senses in English:

• humble Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
• lowly Not lofty or sublime; humble.
• meek Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

humble — full definition

1. adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
2. adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
3. verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.

lowly — full definition

1. adj Low in rank, importance, or status; humble.
2. adv In a humble or modest manner.

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