beskeden

Danish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /beskeːˀðən/, [b̥eˈsɡ̊eˀðn̩], [b̥eˈsɡ̊eðˀn̩]

Etymology 1

From Middle Low German beschēden (“prudent”) and, in the modern meaning, influenced by German bescheiden. Originally a past participle of the verb bescheiden.

Adjective

beskeden (neuter beskedent, plural and definite singular attributive beskedne)

  1. modest, unassuming
    Synonyms: undseelig, fordringsløs
  2. modest, moderate, humble
    Synonyms: begrænset, moderat
  3. plain, simple
    Synonyms: spartansk, tarvelig
Derived terms
  • beskedenhed
  • ubeskeden

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

beskeden c

  1. definite singular of besked
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