proud
gb/pɹˈaʊd/ us/pɹˈaʊd/
A2
Angielski
~ 2600
büszke, beképzelt, öntelt, méltóságteljes, fenséges
A2
1
büszke
A2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes say 'proud for' instead of 'proud of'. The correct preposition is 'of' when referring to the cause of pride.
Znaczenie
Feeling pleased about achievements
Kolokacje
proud of
|proud moment
|proud parent
|proud achievement
Synonimy
pleased (Less intense and more general than 'proud', often about smaller successes.)
|
satisfied (Focuses more on contentment than emotional pride.)
Antonimy
ashamed (Feeling bad or embarrassed about something, the opposite of pride.)
Tematy
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse positive pride with arrogance. Context and tone decide whether it is praise or criticism.
Znaczenie
Having too much self-importance
Kolokacje
too proud
|proud man
|proud look
Synonimy
arrogant (Stronger and more negative than 'proud', often implying rudeness.)
|
conceited (Suggests being vain and self-centered.)
Antonimy
humble (Having a modest view of one's importance.)
Tematy
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Impressive in appearance or manner
Kolokacje
proud building
|proud animal
|proud posture
Synonimy
majestic (More formal and poetic, often used for landscapes or animals.)
|
stately (Formal, dignified, and impressive.)
Antonimy
shabby (Looking worn-out and unimpressive.)
Tematy
appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definicja
Looking grand, strong, or beautiful in a way that makes people notice.
Having a dignified, impressive, or majestic appearance or bearing.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
proud
IPA
GB/pɹˈaʊd/
US/pɹˈaʊd/
Sylaby i akcent
proud (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (proud)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: proud
- Comparative: prouder
- Superlative: proudest
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- He's too proud to ask for help when he needs it.
- She was too proud to admit her mistake.