beskeden

Danish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /beskeːdən/, [b̥eˈsɡ̊eːˀðən]

Etymology 1

From Middle Low German beschēden. Compare Dutch bescheiden and German bescheiden.

Adjective

beskeden

  1. modest, unassuming
  2. modest, moderate, humble
  3. plain, simple

Inflection
Inflection of beskeden
Positive Comparative Superlative
Common singular beskeden — —2
Neuter singular beskedent — —2
Plural beskedne — —2
Definite attributive1 beskedne — —
1) When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite, the corresponding "indefinite" form is used.
2) The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively.
Synonyms
  • (unassuming): undseelig, fordringsløs
  • (moderate): moderat, begrænset
  • (plain): tarvelig, spartansk
Derived terms
  • beskedenhed
  • ubeskeden

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Noun

beskeden

  1. singular definite of besked
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