bescheiden
modest, humble
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/
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Cultural Note
Bescheidenheit (modesty) is traditionally valued in German-speaking countries, especially in contrast to boastfulness. However, in modern professional contexts, being too bescheiden can be seen as holding yourself back.
📝 Example Sentences
Trotz seines Erfolgs ist er sehr bescheiden geblieben.
Despite his success, he has remained very modest.
Sie lebt ein bescheidenes Leben.
She lives a modest life.
Sei nicht so bescheiden, du hast es verdient!
Don't be so modest, you deserve it!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | bescheiden |
| comparative | bescheidener |
| predicative | bescheiden |
| superlative | am bescheidensten |