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How do you say "humble" in Italian?
umile
In Italian, "humble" is umile.
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Pronunciation
Umile is OO-mee-leh, stress on the first syllable, with a soft, quiet delivery matching its modest meaning.
Grammar notes
umile is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Rimase umile nonostante il successo.
She stayed humble despite her success.
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How to remember umile
Umile relates to 'humility', both describing someone modest and down to earth.
Related words
- ancient Antichi
- modern Moderno
- traditional Tradizionale
- modernized Modernizzato
- stingy tirchio
- arrogant arrogante
- flexible flessibile
- rigid rigido
- fragile fragile
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Questions about umile
How do you pronounce umile?
Umile is OO-mee-leh, stress on the first syllable, with a soft, quiet delivery matching its modest meaning.
Is umile formal or casual?
umile is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is umile used in Italian?
umile is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Rimase umile nonostante il successo. (She stayed humble despite her success.).
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