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