bodenständig

B2

down to earth

English meaning
down to earth
Vocabulary package
Positive Character Traits

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bodenständig in a sentence

Trotz ihres Reichtums blieb sie bodenständig.

Despite her wealth, she remained down to earth.

Comparative and superlative

bodenständig → bodenständiger → am bodenständigsten

Word family

bodenständig is built from ständig (constant, continuous) and der Boden (floor; ground). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about bodenständig

What is the comparative of bodenständig?

bodenständig → bodenständiger → am bodenständigsten.

What does bodenständig mean in English?

bodenständig means "down to earth". For example: "Trotz ihres Reichtums blieb sie bodenständig." — "Despite her wealth, she remained down to earth."

What level is bodenständig in German?

bodenständig is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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