/uˈmilde/
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Translation
humble
Word origin
From Latin humilis ('low, lowly'), derived from humus ('ground, earth'). English 'humble' descends from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- humilis
- English cognates
- humble, humility
Grammar
Masc pluralhumildes
Examples
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He is a humble person despite his success.
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She grew up in a humble family in the countryside.
acogedora.
They lived in a humble but cosy house.
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In my humble opinion, we should wait.
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Great masters are usually humble.
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