How do you use "proud" in a sentence?

I'm so proud of what you've achieved. She was too proud to ask for help. They're proud parents of three wonderful children.

proud

Q: What does "proud" mean?

Feeling pleased about achievements; having self-respect Proud describes feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction in one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone close. It can be positive (healthy pride in accomplishments) or negative (excessive pride or arrogance). The phrase 'proud of' is very common.

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Meaning: Feeling pleased about achievements; having self-respect

骄傲的，自豪的，得意的

orgulloso, satisfecho, altivo

誇りに思う、自慢の、得意な

자랑스러운, 자부심이 있는, 긍지 높은

Proud describes feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction in one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone close. It can be positive (healthy pride in accomplishments) or negative (excessive pride or arrogance). The phrase 'proud of' is very common.

proud描述对自己的成就、品质或财产，或亲近之人的成就感到深深的愉悦或满足。它可以是积极的（对成就的健康自豪）或消极的（过度自豪或傲慢）。短语'proud of'非常常见。

Proud describe sentir un profundo placer o satisfacción por los propios logros, cualidades o posesiones, o los de alguien cercano. Puede ser positivo (orgullo saludable por los logros) o negativo (orgullo excesivo o arrogancia). La frase 'proud of' es muy común.

proudは、自分の業績、資質、所有物、または親しい人のそれらに対して深い喜びや満足感を感じることを表します。肯定的（達成に対する健全な誇り）にも否定的（過度の誇りや傲慢さ）にもなります。「proud of」というフレーズは非常によく使われます。

Proud는 자신의 업적, 자질, 소유물이나 가까운 사람의 것에 대해 깊은 기쁨과 만족을 느끼는 것을 나타냅니다. 긍정적(성취에 대한 건강한 자부심)일 수도 있고 부정적(지나친 자만이나 오만)일 수도 있습니다. 'Proud of'라는 표현이 매우 자주 쓰입니다.

Examples

I'm so proud of what you've achieved.
我为你取得的成就感到非常自豪。
Estoy tan orgulloso de lo que has logrado.
あなたが成し遂げたことをとても誇りに思います。
당신이 이룬 것이 정말 자랑스럽습니다.
She was too proud to ask for help.
她太骄傲了，不愿请求帮助。
Ella era demasiado orgullosa para pedir ayuda.
彼女はプライドが高すぎて助けを求めませんでした。
그녀는 자존심이 너무 강해서 도움을 청하지 않았습니다.
They're proud parents of three wonderful children.
他们是三个出色孩子的骄傲父母。
Son padres orgullosos de tres hijos maravillosos.
彼らは3人の素晴らしい子供たちの誇り高い両親です。
그들은 세 명의 훌륭한 자녀를 둔 자랑스러운 부모입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'prud' meaning 'having a high opinion of oneself', from Old French 'prud' (brave, valiant), from Late Latin 'prode' (advantageous, profitable), from Latin 'prodesse' (to be useful). The negative sense came later.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal