ADJECTIVE
stolz/ʃtɔlt͡s/proud; prideful
stolz is a German adjective that means proud or prideful. It is pronounced /ʃtɔlt͡s/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "stolzer" and "stolzesten".
Definitions
1.feeling or showing pride in oneself, achievements, or someone else(feeling/trait)
a.proud of one's own or someone else's achievements or qualities
Sie ist sehr stolz auf ihren Sohn.—She is very proud of her son.
b.expressing a dignified self-esteem or satisfaction
Er ging mit stolzer Haltung durch die Tür.—He walked through the door with a proud posture.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | stolz |
|---|---|
| Comparative | stolzer |
| Superlative | stolzesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stolz" mean in English?
- "stolz" means proud or prideful. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "stolz"?
- "stolz" is pronounced /ʃtɔlt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "stolz"?
- The comparative of "stolz" is "stolzer" and the superlative is "stolzesten".
- What part of speech is "stolz"?
- "stolz" is a adjective in German.
