English–German
“humble” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈʃaɪ̯dn̩/
Example
Sie ist eine bescheidene Frau.
She is a humble woman.
How to say “humble” in German
“Humble” in German is bescheiden.
A person keeps achievements and desires within a small, calm frame rather than making them the center of attention.
Example sentences with bescheiden
Er lobt andere und bleibt dabei bescheiden.
He praises others and remains modest in doing so.
Tips for using bescheiden
- The reflexive phrase sich mit etwas bescheiden means "to make do with something" or "to be content with something," not merely to be modest.