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bescheiden

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Verb / Adjective

bescheiden

modest, humble (of a person)

A2 rank #5,113

Meanings

Verb
  1. to confer the decision or fate formally, to announce, to proclaim
  2. to accept so as to become content with
Adjective
  1. modest, humble (of a person)
  2. limited, disappointing, little (of qualities, especially success/growth)

In a sentence

Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er bescheiden.

Despite his success, he remained modest.

Forms

infinitive bescheiden
he/she/it bescheidet
simple past beschied
perfect hat beschieden