Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

stolz

Translation (Übersetzung) proud
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ʃtɔlts/
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Adjectives
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Tags (Tags)
adjective common A1 emotion
Stolz is an adjective describing a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction from achievements, qualities, or possessions. It can be used both positively (healthy pride) and negatively (arrogance).

stolz - German Adjectives - stolz Meaning - stolz Translation - stolz Adjectives Examples

stolz is a German Adjectives

Learn stolz meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. stolz is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

stolz Examples (Beispiele) in English

stolz examples with English translations. See how to use stolz in sentences. stolz example sentences in English below.

Ich bin stolz auf meine Kinder.
I am proud of my children.
Expressing parental pride
Er ist ein stolzer Vater.
He is a proud father.
Describing someone with pride
Sie blickte stolz auf ihre Arbeit.
She looked proudly at her work.
Adverbial use

stolz Word Family - stolz Related Words - stolz Family Members

stolz Word Family (Wortfamilie)

stolz word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn stolz family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore stolz related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
der Stolz
Meaning: pride
Example: Sein Stolz war verletzt.
Noun
comparative (Komparativ)
stolzer
Meaning: prouder
Example: Er war stolzer als sein Bruder.
Adjective
superlative (Superlativ)
am stolzesten
Meaning: proudest
Example: Das war ihr stolzester Moment.
Adjective

stolz Usage - stolz Collocations - stolz Idioms - stolz Synonyms - stolz Antonyms

stolz Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use stolz in context. Discover stolz collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master stolz usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

stolz Collocations (Kollokationen)

stolz collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn stolz word combinations and how to use stolz with other words naturally.

stolz sein auf
to be proud of
High frequency
stolz wie ein Pfau
proud as a peacock
Medium frequency
stolz präsentieren
to proudly present
Medium frequency
stolz verkünden
to proudly announce
Medium frequency
stolz blicken
to look proudly
Low frequency
stolz erwähnen
to mention proudly
Low frequency

stolz Idioms (Redewendungen)

stolz idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing stolz with meanings and explanations. Master stolz expressions used in everyday German.

Stolz kommt vor dem Fall
Pride comes before the fall
Arrogance leads to failure
Seinen Stolz schlucken
To swallow one's pride
To humble oneself despite pride
Stolz wie Oskar
Proud as Oscar
Extremely proud
Stolz und Vorurteil
Pride and Prejudice
Title of famous novel, also used metaphorically
Den Stolz verlieren
To lose one's pride
To become humbled or ashamed

stolz Synonyms (Synonyme)

stolz synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for stolz and expand your German vocabulary. Learn stolz similar words and their usage.

selbstbewusst
Meaning: self-confident
High similarity
hochmütig
Meaning: arrogant
Medium similarity
überheblich
Meaning: conceited
Medium similarity
ehrenhaft
Meaning: honorable
Low similarity
würdevoll
Meaning: dignified
Low similarity

stolz Antonyms (Antonyme)

stolz antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to stolz. Discover stolz opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

bescheiden
Meaning: modest
demütig
Meaning: humble
schamhaft
Meaning: bashful
unterwürfig
Meaning: submissive
selbstkritisch
Meaning: self-critical

stolz Semantically Related Words - stolz Contextually Related Words - stolz Thematically Related Words

stolz Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

stolz semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to stolz. Explore stolz related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn stolz contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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