adjective
proud
B1
Means 'proud.' Gradable adjective: comparative stolzer, superlative am stolzesten. Common construction: "stolz auf + Akk." Antonyms include "bescheiden" and "beschämt." Not a participle; used predicatively ("er ist stolz") or attributively. Often used in 'stolz sein auf etwas/jemanden'. Can be positive (self-respect) or negative (arrogance).
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Ich bin sehr stolz auf dich.
I'm very proud of you.
Die Chefin war stolz, weil das Team das Projekt im Zeitplan abschloss.
The boss was proud because the team finished the project on schedule.
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Imagine standing tall on a podium with a big 'PRIDE' banner
Sounds like 'stoles' (imagine someone stealing pride)
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Used both for personal pride and sometimes to mean 'arrogant' depending on context. 'Stolz auf' takes the accusative (stolz auf dich).