bescheiden
humble
The German word 'bescheiden' is an adjective used to describe someone who is humble, modest, or unpretentious. It can be used to describe a person's character or behavior, and it often carries a positive connotation. For example, one might say 'Er ist sehr bescheiden' (He is very humble) to express admiration for someone who does not boast about their achievements.
Example sentences using: bescheiden
Sei bitte nicht so bescheiden.
Please, don't be so modest.
In this context, 'bescheiden' is an adjective used in a directive sentence, where someone is being urged not to be so modest. 'Sei bitte nicht so bescheiden' literally translates to 'Please, don't be so modest.'.
Er ist eine sehr bescheidene Person.
He is a very modest person.
This sentence describes someone as being modest. 'Bescheiden' is the German equivalent of the English 'modest', and is used here as an adjective.
Sein bescheidenes Leben findet in einer kleinen Wohnung statt.
His modest life takes place in a small apartment.
In this context, 'bescheiden' is used to describe someone's life as being modest or simple. It's acting as an adjective that characterizes the noun it precedes, life ('Leben').