No. 8,616 in Swedish

blygsamt

Modestly.

In a sentence

Hon log blygsamt när hon tog emot priset.
She smiled modestly as she received the award.
Here, 'blygsamt' is used to describe the manner in which she smiled, emphasizing modesty or humility in her reaction.
De levde ett blygsamt liv på landet.
They lived a modest life in the countryside.
In this case, 'blygsamt' characterizes the quality of life they led, suggesting simplicity or lack of luxury.
Han talade blygsamt om sina framgångar.
He spoke humbly about his achievements.
Here, 'blygsamt' describes the way he spoke regarding his successes, showing humility or understatement.

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