скромный
modest
not showing off
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скромный with English translation
скромный usage examples
Her modest reply made everyone admire her more.
Её скромный ответ заставил всех ещё больше восхищаться ею.
His modest home is very comfortable.
Его скромный дом очень уютный.
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скромный synonyms
What's the difference between скромный / сдержанный / непритязательный / скромненький / стеснительный / умеренный
restrained in emotions and expressions; not demonstrative
unpretentious; not demanding, content with little
diminutive, colloquial form of 'modest' — gently downplaying modesty or size
shy, awkward in social situations, easily embarrassed
humble, submissive; emphasizes yielding or meekness
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How to pronounce скромный and what this word means
скромный means modest. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce скромный
[ˈskromnɨj]
скромный translation
modest
скромный examples
Sie blieb trotz ihres Erfolgs bescheiden.
скромный transcription
[ˈskromnɨj]
Questions about this word
скромный meaning: what does it mean?
не выставляет своё превосходство, сдержан в поступках
скромный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
скромный is pronounced as [ˈskromnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
скромный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sie blieb trotz ihres Erfolgs bescheiden. Translation: Несмотря на свой успех, она осталась скромной.
Is скромный part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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