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. definite singular of besked