English to Icelandic Meaning of humble - auðmjúkur

Humble :

auðmjúkur

verb

auðmjúkur, draga úr, setjast, vaskur, krjúpa, lægri, beygja, halla, minnka, stytta, skammstafa, að gera lítið úr, dregur, spila niður

adjective

auðmjúkur, Bland, blíður, þjált, hógvær, hóflega, lágt, beygður niður, þunglyndi, tilhneigingu, hallast, undirgefinn, Bent, tilgerðarlaus, ekki ofmetnast, ekki stolt, viðurstyggilega, lítilfjörlegur, vondur, lélegt, annað, léleg

Humble :: auðmjúkurHumbled :: auðmjúkurHumbleness :: humblenessHumbles :: auðmýkirHumblest :: auðmjúkustHumbling :: humblingHumblings :: humblings

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Definitions of humble in English

Verb(1) cause to be unpretentious(2) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Adjective(1) low or inferior in station or quality(2) marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful(3) used of unskilled work (especially domestic work(4) of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense, or lowly

Examples of humble in English

(1) Rachel was great at sports, but what makes her different from the other girls Todd knew was that she was modest and humble .(2) Geoffrey came from a humble working class background in Liverpool.(3) We would probably prefer that the opera star or the sporting hero or the genius be suitably humble , modest, and generally endearing.(4) So as we walked together, I regarded the corporal, even though he was of humble rank, and only two stripes my superior, as a man of appointed honor.(5) Not all of those who came were well born, and some had a humble background.(6) From its humble beginnings in January 1952, the school has continued to flourish attracting children from all over the locality.(7) In my humble opinion, a beard can perform double duty as being a source of comfort and enjoyment, as well as looking sharp.(8) These official inscriptions were produced in substantial quantities, in contrast to the small number of inscriptions produced by more humble social groups.(9) Especially as it would probably deprive Tunisia of the chance to humble former oppressors France in the second round.(10) She did nothing and was as modest and humble as an angel, yet she did everything to perfection.(11) It was an optimistic time as pupils from humble backgrounds won places to study at the national university, while others started careers in the civil service, the police and the army.(12) If I did wrong to these people, then I offer my humble apologies.(13) He is courteous, good-humoured, shrewd, canny and from a humble background in Edinburgh.(14) Experiencing his mercy should humble us, fill us with gratitude, and move us to be merciful toward those around us.(15) A labour court in February ordered that the workers be re-instated and the six are back at work but they are refusing to move back into their humble houses on the farm.(16) From humble beginnings with 11 electronic trading platforms, the number exploded to a high of 90 in 2001.

Related Phrases of humble

(1) in my humble opinion ::

í hvívetna að mínu mati

(2) be humble ::

vera auðmjúk

(3) humble pie ::

auðmjúkur baka

(4) humble abode ::

auðmjúkur staðr

(5) humble request ::

auðmjúkur beiðni

(6) humble opinion ::

auðmjúkur skoðun

(7) eat humble pie ::

borða auðmjúkur baka

(8) your humble servant ::

auðmjúkur þjónn þinn

(9) humble person ::

auðmjúkur

(10) humble oneself ::

auðmjúkur sig

Related Phrases of humble

(1) in my humble opinion ::

í hvívetna að mínu mati

(2) be humble ::

vera auðmjúk

(3) humble pie ::

auðmjúkur baka

(4) humble abode ::

auðmjúkur staðr

(5) humble request ::

auðmjúkur beiðni

(6) humble opinion ::

auðmjúkur skoðun

(7) eat humble pie ::

borða auðmjúkur baka

(8) your humble servant ::

auðmjúkur þjónn þinn

(9) humble person ::

auðmjúkur

(10) humble oneself ::

auðmjúkur sig

Synonyms

Adjective

1. meek ::

hógvær

2. lowly ::

lítillátur

3. modest ::

hóflega

4. small ::

lítið

5. baseborn ::

baseborn

Verb

6. humiliate ::

niðurlægja

Antonyms

1. arrogant ::

hrokafullur

2. bumptious ::

bumptious

3. conceited ::

ofmetnast

4. haughty ::

hrokafull

5. imperious ::

imperious

6. lordly ::

rausnarmaður

7. overweening ::

overweening

8. peremptory ::

ófrávíkjanleg

9. pompous ::

pompous

10. presuming ::

ætla,

11. pretentious ::

pretentious

12. supercilious ::

supercilious

13. superior ::

yfirburði

14. uppish ::

uppish

15. uppity ::

uppity

Different Forms

humble, humbled, humbleness, humbles, humbling, humblings

Word Example from TV Shows

Hey, Combo. Good to see you. Welcome to my HUMBLE abode.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 5

Sign it in a way that I sound HUMBLE

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 4

...in which a HUMBLE boy from New Delhi...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

I will remain the same down-to-earth HUMBLE Joe

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

And this is just my HUMBLE opinion.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 5

Examples of humble from TV Shows

Hey, Combo. Good to see you. Welcome to my HUMBLE abode.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 5

Sign it in a way that I sound HUMBLE

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 4

...in which a HUMBLE boy from New Delhi...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

I will remain the same down-to-earth HUMBLE Joe

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

And this is just my HUMBLE opinion.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 5

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