stolz sein
To be proud
The German phrase 'stolz sein' is used to express the feeling of pride. It is a direct translation of 'to be proud' in English. The word 'stolz' means 'proud' and 'sein' is the infinitive form of 'to be'. This phrase is used in the same context as in English, often to express satisfaction or pleasure in one's own or another's achievements.
Example sentences using: stolz sein
Ich bin stolz auf meine Arbeit.
I am proud of my work.
This German phrase uses 'stolz sein' as 'stolz auf something', conveying the pride one feels for something specific, in this case, work.
Er sollte stolz auf sich selbst sein.
He should be proud of himself.
This phrase used 'stolz sein' in the structure 'stolz auf somebody self', indicating the subject should be proud of their own self, as an affirmation and acceptance of self-worth.
Wir sind stolz darauf, dass wir das geschafft haben.
We are proud that we achieved this.
The German phrase uses 'stolz sein' in its compound form 'stolz darauf, dass', indicating pride in succeeding or accomplishing a task or goal.