Verb / Adjective
bescheiden
modest, humble (of a person)
A2
rank #5,113
Meanings
Verb
- to confer the decision or fate formally, to announce, to proclaim
- to accept so as to become content with
Adjective
- modest, humble (of a person)
- 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