proud
gb/pɹˈaʊd/ us/pɹˈaʊd/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2600
büszke, beképzelt, öntelt, méltóságteljes, fenséges
A2
1
büszke
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is proud of [something/someone]
She was proud of her daughter's graduation.
Büszke volt arra, hogy a lánya lediplomázott.
I feel proud of the work we did together.
Büszke vagyok arra a munkára, amit együtt végeztünk.
He looked proud after winning the award.
They are proud to be part of this project.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I am proud of my team.
Büszke vagyok a csapatomra.
She is proud of her son.
Büszke a fiára.
We are proud of our school.
He feels proud when he helps others.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say 'proud for' instead of 'proud of'. The correct preposition is 'of' when referring to the cause of pride.
Σημασία
Feeling pleased about achievements
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
proud of
|proud moment
|proud parent
|proud achievement
Συνώνυμα
pleased (Less intense and more general than 'proud', often about smaller successes.)
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satisfied (Focuses more on contentment than emotional pride.)
Αντώνυμα
ashamed (Feeling bad or embarrassed about something, the opposite of pride.)
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Feeling happy because you or someone close to you has done something well.
Feeling deep satisfaction or pleasure as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone closely connected.
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is too proud to [do something]
He's too proud to admit he was wrong.
Túl öntelt ahhoz, hogy beismerje, tévedett.
She walked in with a proud expression that annoyed everyone.
Öntelt arckifejezéssel lépett be, ami mindenkit bosszantott.
They were proud and refused any help.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He is too proud to say sorry.
Túl öntelt ahhoz, hogy bocsánatot kérjen.
She is proud and does not listen.
Beképzelt, és nem hallgat másokra.
They are proud and do not ask for help.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse positive pride with arrogance. Context and tone decide whether it is praise or criticism.
Σημασία
Having too much self-importance
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
too proud
|proud man
|proud look
Συνώνυμα
arrogant (Stronger and more negative than 'proud', often implying rudeness.)
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conceited (Suggests being vain and self-centered.)
Αντώνυμα
humble (Having a modest view of one's importance.)
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Thinking you are more important or better than other people.
Having an excessively high opinion of one's own worth or importance; arrogant.
B2
3
fenséges
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a proud [building/animal/person]
The proud old oak stood in the middle of the field.
A méltóságteljes öreg tölgy a mező közepén állt.
A proud eagle soared above the mountains.
Egy fenséges sas szárnyalt a hegyek felett.
The proud palace overlooked the city.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The proud horse walked slowly.
A méltóságteljes ló lassan lépkedett.
A proud tree stood in the park.
Egy méltóságteljes fa állt a parkban.
The proud castle was very old.
Σημασία
Impressive in appearance or manner
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
proud building
|proud animal
|proud posture
Συνώνυμα
majestic (More formal and poetic, often used for landscapes or animals.)
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stately (Formal, dignified, and impressive.)
Αντώνυμα
shabby (Looking worn-out and unimpressive.)
Θέματα
appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Ορισμός
Looking grand, strong, or beautiful in a way that makes people notice.
Having a dignified, impressive, or majestic appearance or bearing.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
proud
IPA
GB/pɹˈaʊd/
US/pɹˈaʊd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
proud (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (proud)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: proud
- Comparative: prouder
- Superlative: proudest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
make someone proud
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn pɹˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to feel pride in you
To do something that makes another person feel happy and pleased with you.
Παραδείγματα
- You made your parents proud by graduating first in your class.
- Her performance made the whole team proud.
proud of yourself
1/pɹˈaʊd əv jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Happy about your own actions
Feeling happy because you did something good or difficult.
Παραδείγματα
- You should be proud of yourself for finishing the race.
- I'm really proud of myself for speaking in public.
too proud to [do something]
1/tˈu pɹˈaʊd tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Unwilling due to excessive pride
Not wanting to do something because you think it would hurt your pride.
Παραδείγματα
- He's too proud to ask for help when he needs it.
- She was too proud to admit her mistake.