Significado
A parent feeling great satisfaction.
Contexto cultural
The decline of 'Jantelagen' has made this phrase much more acceptable in public. Parents are now encouraged to celebrate their children openly. Similar phrases exist in Norway (stolt forelder) and Denmark (stolt forælder), reflecting a shared cultural value of child-rearing. The phrase is a 'shorthand' for parental identity online, often appearing in social media bios. During 'Skolavslutning' (end of school year), this phrase is the most heard expression in schoolyards.
Social Media
Use #stoltförälder on Instagram to see how Swedes use the phrase in real life.
Preposition Alert
Never say 'stolt av'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
A parent feeling great satisfaction.
Social Media
Use #stoltförälder on Instagram to see how Swedes use the phrase in real life.
Preposition Alert
Never say 'stolt av'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Jantelagen
If you are in a group of parents, it's often safer to say 'Jag är så glad för mitt barn' to sound more humble, though 'stolt' is fine too.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word.
Jag är en ______ förälder.
We use the indefinite singular form 'stolt' with 'en förälder'.
Which preposition is correct?
Hon är stolt ______ sitt barn.
In Swedish, you are 'stolt över' something.
Match the Swedish phrase with the English translation.
1. Stolt mamma, 2. Stolta föräldrar, 3. Den stolta föräldern
Matching gender and number forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Din dotter vann tävlingen! B: Ja, jag är en så ______ ______!
The context requires a singular noun phrase.
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Ayudas visuales
Stolt vs. Högfärdig
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJag är en ______ förälder.
We use the indefinite singular form 'stolt' with 'en förälder'.
Hon är stolt ______ sitt barn.
In Swedish, you are 'stolt över' something.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching gender and number forms.
A: Din dotter vann tävlingen! B: Ja, jag är en så ______ ______!
The context requires a singular noun phrase.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasIt's better to use 'stolt matte' (female owner) or 'stolt husse' (male owner). Using 'förälder' for a pet is seen as a bit of a joke.
Yes, in the context of parenting, it is almost always positive. Only in very specific contexts of arrogance does it become negative.
The plural is 'stolta föräldrar'. Note the 'a' on 'stolta' and the 'ar' on 'föräldrar'.
You say 'Jag är stolt över dig.'
Many people just say 'Stolt mamma' or 'Stolt pappa'.
Only if you are talking about your personal life. It's not a professional term for business results.
'Mallig' is a more childish word for 'proud' and often implies showing off in a silly way.
Yes, 'förälder' can refer to any parent regardless of gender.
You say 'stoltaste föräldern'.
Yes, it's a standard way to describe parental characters in novels and plays.
Yes, that is very common and perfectly correct.
There isn't a single phrase, but one might say 'en besviken förälder' (a disappointed parent).
No, but it comes from a word that meant 'stately' or 'standing tall'.
Yes, but keep it 'lagom' (moderate). Don't overdo it!
Frases relacionadas
Stolt mamma
specialized formProud mom
Stolt pappa
specialized formProud dad
Nöjd förälder
similarSatisfied parent
Högfärdig
contrastArrogant
Stolt som en tupp
similarProud as a rooster
