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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesavec humilité
Pronunciation / Transliteration: avɛk ymilite
"Il est venu avec humilité demander de l'aide."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a humble or submissive manner, often when seeking assistance or favor.
"He approached his boss cap-in-hand, hoping for a second chance after his mistake." - 2
To act in a way that shows one is willing to accept help or be at the mercy of another.
"After losing the election, the candidate went cap-in-hand to his supporters for their continued backing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'cap-in-hand' originates from the practice of removing one's cap as a sign of respect or submission, dating back to medieval times when hats were a common part of attire. It evolved to signify humility or seeking favor, particularly in social or economic contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cap-in-Hand" is said worldwide
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avec humilité
Transliteration: avɛk ymilite
"Il est venu avec humilité demander de l'aide."
demütig
Transliteration: deˈmyːtɪç
"Er kam demütig zu seinem Chef, um um eine zweite Chance zu bitten."
con umiltà
Transliteration: kon uˈmil.ta
"È venuto con umiltà a chiedere aiuto."
con humildad
Transliteration: kon umilˈðað
"Se acercó a su jefe con humildad, esperando una segunda oportunidad."
com humildade
Transliteration: kõ imulˈdadʒi
"Ele se aproximou do chefe com humildade, esperando uma segunda chance."
नम्रता से
Transliteration: namratā se
"वह नम्रता से मदद मांगने आया।"
谦卑地
Transliteration: qiānbēi de
"他谦卑地请求帮助。"
겸손하게
Transliteration: gyeomsonhage
"그는 겸손하게 도움을 요청했다."
謙虚に
Transliteration: kenkyo ni
"彼は謙虚に助けを求めた。"
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