Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
beskeden. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
beskeden, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
beskeden in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
beskeden you have here. The definition of the word
beskeden will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
beskeden, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Danish
Pronunciation
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)
- modest, unassuming
- Synonyms: undseelig, fordringsløs
- modest, moderate, humble
- Synonyms: begrænset, moderat
- plain, simple
- Synonyms: spartansk, tarvelig
Derived terms
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Noun
beskeden c
- definite singular of besked