No. 3,477 in Turkish
mütevazı
Modest.
In a sentence
Bu ev mütevazı bir şekilde döşenmiş.
This house is modestly furnished.
The word 'mütevazı' is used here to describe the simplicity and modesty in the furnishing of the house.
Ali mütevazı bir insandır, başarılarını ön plana çıkarmaktan kaçınır.
Ali is a humble person and avoids highlighting his achievements.
In this sentence, 'mütevazı' is describing a person's character, indicating humility and reservedness.
Mütevazı bir yaşam sürmeye karar verdim, sade ve gösterişsiz.
I decided to lead a modest life, simple and unpretentious.
Here, 'mütevazı' characterizes the lifestyle choice, emphasizing simplicity and lack of extravagance.
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