When Koreans say 자랑스러워하다, it means they are feeling proud. It's often used when someone achieves something great, and their family or friends are proud of them. You can also use it to express pride in your country or culture.
For example, a parent might say "우리 아들이 자랑스러워요" (I'm proud of my son) after he graduates from college. Or, a Korean person might say "저는 한국인이라는 것이 자랑스러워요" (I am proud to be Korean).
It's a really common and important feeling, so it's good to know how to express it in Korean!
§ Don't Confuse it with 자랑하다
Many learners mix up 자랑스러워하다 and 자랑하다. While both are related to pride, their meanings and usage are distinct. 자랑하다 means 'to boast' or 'to show off'. It often carries a slightly negative or self-centered connotation, implying that someone is excessively highlighting their own achievements or possessions.
- DEFINITION
- 자랑하다: To boast, to show off.
그는 자기 차를 너무 자랑했어요. (He boasted too much about his car.)
On the other hand, 자랑스러워하다 means 'to be proud of'. It's a more positive emotion, expressing admiration or respect for someone or something's achievements, qualities, or existence. It's often directed outwards, towards others or a group, rather than solely focused on oneself.
저는 제 딸이 정말 자랑스러워요. (I am truly proud of my daughter.)
§ Using the Correct Particle
When expressing what you are proud of, it's crucial to use the correct particle. 자랑스러워하다 typically takes the object particle -을/를, indicating the direct object of your pride. For example, if you're proud of your friend, you'd say 친구를 자랑스러워하다 (to be proud of a friend).
저는 우리 팀을 자랑스러워해요. (I am proud of our team.)
Some learners might mistakenly use -이/가 (subject particle) or -에게 (to/for particle). While these particles have their own functions, they don't fit the grammatical structure of 자랑스러워하다. Using the wrong particle can make your sentence sound awkward or even change its meaning entirely.
Incorrect:
- 저는 제 딸이 자랑스러워요. (Literally: My daughter is proud to me - grammatically incorrect for expressing personal pride.)
- 저는 제 딸에게 자랑스러워요. (Literally: I am proud to my daughter - also incorrect for expressing personal pride in someone.)
Correct:
저는 제 딸을 자랑스러워해요. (I am proud of my daughter.)
§ Not Expressing Intensity
자랑스러워하다 inherently expresses a strong positive emotion. However, sometimes learners might not use adverbs or expressions that convey the intensity of their pride, making their sentences sound a bit flat. To emphasize your pride, you can add adverbs like 정말 (really), 너무 (very/too), or 아주 (very).
저는 한국 문화가 정말 자랑스러워요. (I am really proud of Korean culture.)
By adding these intensifiers, you communicate a deeper level of pride, making your expressions more natural and impactful in Korean conversation.
How Formal Is It?
"저희는 한국의 전통문화를 자랑스럽게 여깁니다."
"저는 제 딸이 스스로 숙제를 하는 것을 자랑스러워합니다."
"네가 우승해서 정말 자랑스러워."
"엄마는 네가 글씨를 잘 써서 대견해하셔."
"우리 팀이 이기니까 완전 뽕 차오르네!"
كيفية الاستخدام
자랑스러워하다 is used when someone feels proud of another person or something. It emphasizes the feeling of pride. You can also use it to express that you are proud of yourself for an achievement. Here are some examples:
- 저는 제 학생들이 자랑스러워해요. (I am proud of my students.)
- 그녀는 아들이 자랑스러워 보였어요. (She looked proud of her son.)
- 저는 제가 이룬 것에 자랑스러워해요. (I am proud of what I have achieved.)
A common mistake is confusing 자랑스러워하다 with 자랑하다. While both relate to pride, they have different nuances:
- 자랑스러워하다 (to be proud of): Focuses on the internal feeling of pride.
- 자랑하다 (to boast, to show off): Focuses on the act of expressing or displaying pride, often in a way that might seem excessive or boastful.
- 학생들이 상을 받아서 선생님이 자랑스러워했어요. (The students received an award, so the teacher was proud.) - This shows the teacher's internal feeling.
- 그는 항상 자신의 부를 자랑해요. (He always boasts about his wealth.) - This shows an outward action of displaying pride.
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저는 제 친구가 시험에 합격해서 정말 ___.
The sentence expresses pride in a friend's success. '자랑스러워하다' (to be proud of) is the most appropriate verb here.
부모님은 항상 제가 열심히 공부하는 것을 ___.
Parents are typically proud of their children's hard work. '자랑스러워하다' fits the context of parental pride.
저는 제가 만든 음식을 친구들이 맛있게 먹는 것을 ___.
Feeling proud when others enjoy something you created is a common emotion. '자랑스러워하다' is the correct choice.
그는 자신의 팀이 경기에서 이긴 것을 매우 ___.
Winning a game is a source of pride for a team member. '자랑스러워하다' expresses this feeling.
선생님은 학생들이 한국어를 잘 배우는 것을 ___.
Teachers are proud of their students' learning progress. '자랑스러워하다' conveys this positive sentiment.
저는 우리 동네의 아름다운 공원을 항상 ___.
It's natural to feel proud of a beautiful place in one's neighborhood. '자랑스러워하다' fits this context.
Write a short sentence about something you are proud of, using the word '자랑스러워하다'.
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Sample answer
저는 제 가족을 자랑스러워합니다. (I am proud of my family.)
Complete the sentence: 저는 한국어를 배우는 것을 ______. (I am proud of learning Korean.)
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Sample answer
저는 한국어를 배우는 것을 자랑스러워합니다.
Translate the following English sentence into Korean: 'He is proud of his hard work.'
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Sample answer
그는 자신의 노력을 자랑스러워합니다.
What is person B proud of?
Read this passage:
A: 제 친구는 한국 음식을 잘 만들어요. (My friend cooks Korean food well.) B: 와, 정말요? 저는 친구가 요리 실력을 자랑스러워해요. (Wow, really? I am proud of my friend's cooking skills.)
What is person B proud of?
Person B says '저는 친구가 요리 실력을 자랑스러워해요,' meaning 'I am proud of my friend's cooking skills.'
Person B says '저는 친구가 요리 실력을 자랑스러워해요,' meaning 'I am proud of my friend's cooking skills.'
Why is Minji's mom proud?
Read this passage:
민지는 학교에서 상을 받았습니다. 그래서 민지의 엄마는 민지를 자랑스러워합니다. (Minji received an award at school. So, Minji's mom is proud of Minji.)
Why is Minji's mom proud?
The passage states, '민지는 학교에서 상을 받았습니다. 그래서 민지의 엄마는 민지를 자랑스러워합니다.' (Minji received an award at school. So, Minji's mom is proud of Minji.)
The passage states, '민지는 학교에서 상을 받았습니다. 그래서 민지의 엄마는 민지를 자랑스러워합니다.' (Minji received an award at school. So, Minji's mom is proud of Minji.)
What is the speaker proud of?
Read this passage:
저는 한국어를 공부하고 있습니다. 매일 열심히 공부해서 실력이 많이 늘었습니다. 저는 제 한국어 실력을 자랑스러워합니다. (I am studying Korean. I study hard every day, so my skills have improved a lot. I am proud of my Korean language skills.)
What is the speaker proud of?
The last sentence, '저는 제 한국어 실력을 자랑스러워합니다,' directly states that the speaker is proud of their Korean language skills.
The last sentence, '저는 제 한국어 실력을 자랑스러워합니다,' directly states that the speaker is proud of their Korean language skills.
This sentence means 'I am proud of my family.' The Korean sentence structure is Subject-Object-Verb, so '나는' (I) comes first, followed by '내 가족이' (my family) as the object, and then '자랑스러워요' (am proud) as the verb.
This sentence translates to 'He is proud of his country.' Following the Korean sentence structure, '그는' (he) is the subject, '자신의 나라를' (his country) is the object, and '자랑스러워합니다' (is proud) is the verb.
This means 'We should be proud of our history.' '우리는' (we) is the subject, '우리의 역사를' (our history) is the object, and '자랑스러워해야 합니다' (should be proud) is the verb phrase.
저는 제 고향을 정말 __________.
The sentence means 'I am really proud of my hometown.' '자랑스러워합니다' (to be proud of) fits the context best.
부모님은 아들이 시험에 합격해서 __________.
The sentence means 'The parents were proud that their son passed the exam.' '자랑스러워했어요' (was proud of) is the most appropriate choice.
저는 한국 문화를 __________.
The sentence means 'I am proud of Korean culture.' '자랑스러워해요' (am proud of) makes the most sense.
그는 자신의 노력을 __________.
The sentence means 'He was proud of his efforts.' '자랑스러워했다' (was proud of) fits the context of being proud of one's own efforts.
우리 팀은 이번 프로젝트 성공을 __________.
The sentence means 'Our team will be proud of the success of this project.' '자랑스러워할 거예요' (will be proud of) expresses future pride.
선생님은 학생들이 열심히 공부하는 모습을 __________.
The sentence means 'The teacher was proud of the students studying hard.' '자랑스러워하셨습니다' (was proud of, honorific) is appropriate when referring to a teacher.
This sentence means 'I am really proud of you.' The subject '나는' (I) comes first, followed by the object '네가' (you), the adverb '정말' (really), and finally the verb '자랑스러워' (am proud of).
This sentence translates to 'We should be proud of our country's history.' The structure is subject (우리는) + object (우리나라의 역사를) + verb phrase (자랑스러워해야 합니다).
This sentence means 'The parents were very proud of their son's success.' The sentence follows a typical Korean word order: subject (부모님은) + object (아들의 성공을) + adverb (매우) + verb (자랑스러워하셨다).
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받아들이다
A2To accept, to embrace, to take in.
아파하다
A2To feel pain or sorrow.
감탄스럽다
A2To be admirable or wonderful; to inspire awe.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2To admire or to marvel; to express wonder.
기특하다
B1Admirable for a good deed or thought; commendable.
충고
B1Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action; advice.
애정
B1Affection; a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
애틋하다
B2To be tender, fond, or wistful.
살갑다
B2To be warm, friendly, affectionate.
