adjectiveverb
bescheiden
szerény
Eine Person, die nicht angibt und mit wenig zufrieden ist.
The German word "bescheiden" can be both an adjective and a verb (though less common as a verb).
- As an adjective, "bescheiden" means "modest", "humble", or "unpretentious".
- It originates from the verb "beschließen" ("to decide" or "to determine") but focuses more on the adjective form today.
Similar words include:
- "demütig" (humble),
- "anspruchslos" (unassuming),
- "zurückhaltend" (reserved).
Difference:
- "Bescheiden" emphasizes modesty and lack of vanity in personality or lifestyle.
- "Demütig" sometimes implies humility with a stronger connotation of submission or meekness.
- "Anspruchslos" focuses more on having low demands or expectations.
- "Zurückhaltend" highlights being reserved or cautious in behavior.
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Examples
Das Haus ist bescheiden, aber gemütlich.adjective
A ház szerény, de kényelmes.
Sein Auftreten wirkt bescheiden und zurückhaltend.adjective
A fellépése szerény és visszafogott benyomást kelt.
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