A2 noun 3 دقیقه مطالعه

自豪感

A sense of pride is a feeling of happiness and satisfaction because you or someone you know did something well.

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Explanation at your level:

A sense of pride is a good feeling. You feel it when you do something well. If you study hard and pass a test, you feel a sense of pride. It makes you happy. You can tell your friends, 'I have a sense of pride because I learned this!' It is like a smile inside your heart.

When you work hard on a project, you feel a sense of pride. It means you are happy with your work. You can feel this at school or at home. For example, if you clean your room well, you might feel a sense of pride. It is a very common way to describe being proud of yourself or your friends.

A sense of pride is the satisfaction you get from your achievements. It is a very positive emotion. We often use it to describe how we feel about our families, our jobs, or our hobbies. For instance, 'She felt a deep sense of pride when she finished her first marathon.' It shows that you value what you have done and that you care about the quality of your efforts.

Using the phrase sense of pride allows you to express nuance beyond simply saying 'I am proud.' It suggests a reflective, internal appreciation for one's actions. It is frequently used in professional contexts, such as 'The company takes a sense of pride in its customer service.' It implies a standard of excellence and a commitment to maintaining that standard over time.

In advanced English, a sense of pride is often linked to identity and collective belonging. It can describe a cultural or national sentiment, such as 'a sense of pride in one's heritage.' This phrase carries weight because it implies that the individual has internalized the values of a group. It is also used in literary contexts to describe the quiet, stoic satisfaction of a character who has overcome significant adversity without seeking external validation.

At the mastery level, a sense of pride can be explored through its philosophical and psychological dimensions. It represents the intersection of self-actualization and social recognition. While often viewed as a virtue, it can also be analyzed as a complex emotional construct that balances self-worth against the potential for hubris. In academic discourse, one might discuss the 'collective sense of pride' as a driver for social movements or the 'diminished sense of pride' as a symptom of societal alienation. It is a sophisticated way to articulate the emotional architecture of human motivation.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • A positive feeling of accomplishment.
  • Often used with 'take' or 'feel'.
  • Different from arrogance.
  • Important for self-esteem.

When we talk about a sense of pride, we are describing a complex human emotion. It is not just about being happy; it is about feeling dignified and accomplished.

Think of it as a reward your brain gives you for meeting a goal or upholding a value. Whether it is winning a race, learning a new language, or helping a friend, this feeling reinforces your self-esteem and makes you want to keep doing good things.

It is important to note that this is a positive emotion. Unlike arrogance, which is about thinking you are better than others, a healthy sense of pride is about recognizing your own growth and worth.

The word pride comes from the Old French word prud, which meant 'valiant' or 'brave.' It has roots in the Latin prodesse, meaning 'to be useful' or 'to be of value.'

Historically, pride was often viewed with caution by philosophers and religious thinkers, who sometimes associated it with vanity or 'the seven deadly sins.' However, the concept of a 'sense of pride' evolved in modern English to represent a psychological necessity for self-respect.

By the 19th and 20th centuries, the phrase became common in psychological literature to describe the healthy ego. It shifted from a moral failing to a cornerstone of mental well-being and community identity.

You will hear people use this phrase in both professional and casual settings. It is very common to talk about a great sense of pride or a deep sense of pride.

In a work environment, a manager might say, 'I take a great sense of pride in our team's work.' In casual life, you might say, 'I felt a sense of pride when my brother graduated.' It is a versatile phrase that fits almost any situation where achievement is involved.

Because it is a neutral-to-formal noun phrase, it works well in essays, speeches, and everyday conversation. It is much more descriptive than just saying 'I felt proud.'

1. To take pride in: To feel satisfaction from something. Example: She takes pride in her garden.

2. Pride and joy: Something or someone you are very proud of. Example: That car is his pride and joy.

3. Swallow your pride: To admit you were wrong. Example: He had to swallow his pride and apologize.

4. Bursting with pride: Feeling an overwhelming amount of pride. Example: I was bursting with pride at the ceremony.

5. Pride comes before a fall: A warning that being too arrogant leads to failure. Example: Don't get too cocky; remember, pride comes before a fall.

The phrase is a noun phrase consisting of a noun (sense), a preposition (of), and a noun (pride). It is usually uncountable in this context.

Pronunciation: /sɛns ɒv praɪd/. The stress is usually on 'sense' and 'pride.' Rhyming words for pride include tide, wide, side, hide, and glide.

Grammatically, it often follows verbs like 'feel,' 'experience,' or 'have.' For example: 'She felt a sense of pride.' It is rarely used in the plural form, as it represents an abstract concept rather than a countable object.

Fun Fact

The word 'pride' was once associated with the sin of vanity before evolving into a positive psychological term.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /sɛns ɒv praɪd/

Crisp 's' sounds and clear vowel in 'pride'.

US /sɛns əv praɪd/

Softer 'o' sound in 'of'.

Common Errors

  • Mispronouncing 'sense' as 'zense'
  • Missing the 'd' at the end of 'pride'
  • Stressing the wrong word

Rhymes With

tide wide side hide glide

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read

Writing 2/5

Easy to use

Speaking 2/5

Common phrase

شنیدن 2/5

Clear

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

proud happy work

Learn Next

dignity self-esteem accomplishment

پیشرفته

hubris self-actualization

Grammar to Know

Noun Phrases

a sense of pride

Prepositional Phrases

in my work

Gerunds

taking pride in doing

Examples by Level

1

I feel a sense of pride.

I / feel / a / sense / of / pride

Subject + verb + noun phrase

2

He has a sense of pride.

He / has / a / sense / of / pride

Possessive verb

3

It is a sense of pride.

It / is / a / sense / of / pride

Linking verb

4

She likes that sense of pride.

She / likes / that / sense / of / pride

Object of verb

5

Do you feel a sense of pride?

Do / you / feel / a / sense / of / pride

Question format

6

We share a sense of pride.

We / share / a / sense / of / pride

Collective action

7

They have a sense of pride.

They / have / a / sense / of / pride

Plural subject

8

I love that sense of pride.

I / love / that / sense / of / pride

Expressing emotion

1

I felt a sense of pride when I won the game.

2

She takes a sense of pride in her cooking.

3

The team has a sense of pride.

4

He has a strong sense of pride.

5

It gives me a sense of pride.

6

They show a sense of pride.

7

We feel a sense of pride today.

8

A sense of pride is important.

1

She felt a deep sense of pride in her work.

2

He takes a great sense of pride in his garden.

3

The community has a shared sense of pride.

4

Winning the award gave her a sense of pride.

5

He spoke with a sense of pride about his home.

6

It is a source of a sense of pride for us.

7

They maintained a sense of pride despite the loss.

8

A sense of pride can motivate you to do better.

1

The employees take a professional sense of pride in their output.

2

He felt a overwhelming sense of pride watching his daughter graduate.

3

There is a palpable sense of pride in the city after the victory.

4

She maintained a sense of pride throughout the difficult ordeal.

5

The project instilled a sense of pride in every member.

6

He derived a sense of pride from his volunteer work.

7

A sense of pride is often a byproduct of hard work.

8

They struggled to maintain a sense of pride in the face of failure.

1

The historical monument evokes a profound sense of pride in the citizens.

2

She possessed a quiet sense of pride that was evident in her demeanor.

3

The collective sense of pride was the catalyst for the social movement.

4

He struggled to reconcile his sense of pride with the need for help.

5

The artist expressed a sense of pride in her cultural heritage.

6

A sense of pride can sometimes blind one to their own mistakes.

7

The institution fosters a sense of pride among its alumni.

8

He felt a sense of pride that was untainted by arrogance.

1

The architect's work reflected a sense of pride that transcended mere utility.

2

Her sense of pride was inextricably linked to her familial legacy.

3

The nation's sense of pride was bolstered by the recent scientific breakthrough.

4

He navigated the crisis with a stoic sense of pride.

5

The literature of the era often explored the tension between individual sense of pride and social duty.

6

A sense of pride can be both a virtue and a burden in high-stakes environments.

7

They cultivated a sense of pride that served as a defense against cynicism.

8

The sense of pride he felt was a testament to his lifelong dedication.

ترکیب‌های رایج

a deep sense of pride
take a sense of pride
a shared sense of pride
instill a sense of pride
derive a sense of pride
a growing sense of pride
a sense of pride and accomplishment
maintain a sense of pride
a sense of pride in
a sense of pride about

Idioms & Expressions

"take pride in"

to be proud of

I take pride in my cooking.

neutral

"pride and joy"

something you love

My dog is my pride and joy.

casual

"swallow your pride"

admit you were wrong

He had to swallow his pride.

neutral

"pride comes before a fall"

arrogance leads to failure

Don't be too proud; pride comes before a fall.

formal

"bursting with pride"

very proud

I was bursting with pride.

casual

"wounded pride"

feeling hurt after failure

His wounded pride kept him away.

neutral

Easily Confused

自豪感 vs Arrogance

Both involve pride.

Arrogance is negative; pride is positive.

He has pride (good) vs. He has arrogance (bad).

自豪感 vs Vanity

Both relate to self-image.

Vanity is about appearance.

She has pride in work vs. She has vanity about looks.

自豪感 vs Confidence

Both are positive.

Confidence is about ability.

I have confidence to do it vs. I have pride in doing it.

自豪感 vs Self-satisfaction

Similar to pride.

Can be negative if lazy.

He felt pride vs. He felt self-satisfied.

Sentence Patterns

A1

I feel a sense of pride in...

I feel a sense of pride in my work.

A2

She takes a sense of pride in...

She takes a sense of pride in her cooking.

B1

It gives me a sense of pride to...

It gives me a sense of pride to help.

B2

There is a sense of pride among...

There is a sense of pride among us.

C1

He derived a sense of pride from...

He derived a sense of pride from the task.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

pride the feeling itself

Verbs

pride (oneself) to be proud of oneself

Adjectives

proud feeling pride

مرتبط

arrogance opposite/negative counterpart

How to Use It

frequency

8/10

Formality Scale

Academic/Professional Neutral Casual Slang (N/A)

اشتباهات رایج

Using 'prideful' instead of 'proud' → proud
Prideful often has a negative connotation of being arrogant.
Confusing pride with arrogance → pride (positive) vs. arrogance (negative)
Pride is healthy; arrogance is thinking you are better than others.
Saying 'a sense of proud' → a sense of pride
You need the noun form (pride) after 'of'.
Using it as a verb → to take pride in
Sense of pride is a noun phrase, not a verb.
Forgetting the article → a sense of pride
It needs an indefinite article in most contexts.

Tips

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Memory Palace

Visualize a trophy room.

💡

Native Speakers

Use it to show achievement.

🌍

Cultural Insight

Highly valued in sports.

💡

Shortcut

Always use 'a' before sense.

💡

Say It Right

Clear 'd' at the end.

💡

Mistake

Don't say 'a proud sense'.

💡

Fact

Rooted in 'valiant'.

💡

Study Smart

Use it in a daily journal.

🌍

Context

Used in national pride.

💡

Pattern

Follow with 'in'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

P-R-I-D-E: Personal Rewards In Doing Everything.

Visual Association

A person standing tall with a trophy.

Word Web

achievement success happiness dignity

چالش

Write down three things you did today that gave you a sense of pride.

ریشه کلمه

Old French / Latin

Original meaning: valiant or useful

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful not to confuse 'pride' with 'arrogance' in formal settings.

Commonly used in parenting, sports, and workplace culture to encourage positive behavior.

Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) The Lion King (Circle of Life/Pride Rock)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

At work

  • take pride in tasks
  • professional sense of pride
  • team pride

At school

  • sense of pride in grades
  • proud of effort
  • academic pride

Sports

  • team spirit
  • sense of pride in victory
  • competitive pride

Family

  • parental pride
  • family sense of pride
  • proud of my child

Conversation Starters

"What is something you do that gives you a sense of pride?"

"Do you think it is important to have a sense of pride in your work?"

"How do you feel when your team wins?"

"Can you describe a time you felt a deep sense of pride?"

"Is there a difference between pride and arrogance?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a recent achievement that made you feel a sense of pride.

Why do you think humans need a sense of pride?

Describe a person you know who has a healthy sense of pride.

How can you develop a better sense of pride in your daily life?

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Only if it becomes arrogance.

Yes, it is very common.

To pride oneself.

No, it is usually uncountable.

I feel a sense of pride.

It is neutral and fits most contexts.

Yes, you can be proud of someone.

Not exactly; ego is broader.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

I feel a ___ of pride.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sense

Sense is the correct noun.

multiple choice A2

What does 'sense of pride' mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Being happy with work

It is a positive feeling.

true false B1

Is pride always bad?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

Healthy pride is good.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Matching idioms.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

She felt a sense of pride.

fill blank B2

He ___ a sense of pride in his garden.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: takes

Take pride is the standard collocation.

multiple choice C1

Which is a synonym for 'sense of pride'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: dignity

Dignity is the closest positive synonym.

true false C1

Can a sense of pride be collective?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

Yes, groups can share pride.

fill blank C2

His ___ sense of pride was evident.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: stoic

Stoic fits the context of quiet pride.

match pairs C2

Word

معنی

All matched!

Advanced vocabulary matching.

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