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A2 adjective #3,500 सबसे आम 9 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

자랑스럽다

शीर्ष 3,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव 자랑스럽다 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या 자랑스럽다 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn '자랑스럽다' as a way to express basic positive feelings about people you love. Think of it as a step up from '좋다' (to be good/to like). When you are very happy about what your friend or family did, you can use this word. The most important thing to remember at this level is the basic ending '자랑스러워요'. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just remember the simple phrase '네가 자랑스러워요' (I am proud of you). It is a very kind thing to say to someone! You might hear it in simple cartoons or from teachers praising students. Focus on the 'ㅂ' sound changing to '우' when you speak.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you can start using '자랑스럽다' in more complete sentences with reasons. You should learn the pattern '-가/이 자랑스럽다'. For example, '제 친구가 자랑스러워요' (I am proud of my friend). You can also start using it to describe things, not just people, like '자랑스러운 우리 학교' (Our proud school). This is the level where you should also learn to distinguish it from '자랑하다' (to brag). Remember: '자랑스럽다' is how you FEEL, and '자랑하다' is what you DO with your mouth. You will likely see this word in short reading passages about families or hobbies. Practice saying it with a warm, sincere tone to match its meaning.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '자랑스럽다' in various tenses and with more complex reasons. You can use the form '-게 되어 자랑스럽다' (To be proud that something happened). For example, '우승하게 되어 정말 자랑스럽습니다' (I am truly proud that we won). You should also understand the difference between '자랑스럽다' and '뿌듯하다'. While '뿌듯하다' is a personal feeling of satisfaction, '자랑스럽다' often involves a sense of honor or dignity. You might encounter this word in news articles about national achievements or in more emotional K-drama dialogues. It's a key word for expressing deeper social and interpersonal values in Korean.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, you should master the '자랑스러워하다' form for third-person subjects. If you want to say 'My mom is proud of me,' you should say '우리 엄마는 저를 자랑스러워하세요.' Notice how the particle changes to '-를' here because '자랑스러워하다' is treated as a verb. You should also be able to use the word in formal contexts, such as '자랑스러운 성과를 거두었습니다' (We achieved proud results). At this level, you can also explore the cultural nuances of pride in Korea—how it relates to the concept of 'Chemyeon' (saving face) and collective identity. You will hear this word in documentaries and professional speeches.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you can use '자랑스럽다' to discuss abstract concepts like '자랑스러운 역사' (proud history) or '자랑스러운 문화 유산' (proud cultural heritage). You should be able to use it in sophisticated sentence structures, such as '자랑스럽기 그지없다' (to be beyond proud). You will understand its usage in literature and formal editorials where it might be used to evoke a sense of nationalistic or ideological pride. You should also be aware of its potential for irony or over-sentimentality in certain modern contexts. Your ability to use synonyms like '대견하다' or '영광스럽다' with precision will show your high level of fluency.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have a complete grasp of '자랑스럽다' and its place in the linguistic and cultural history of Korea. You can analyze how the word's usage has evolved from a focus on family and clan honor to modern individual and national achievements. You can use it in high-level debates about identity and social values. You understand the subtle difference between '자랑스럽다' and other more obscure words for honor or dignity. You can use the word fluidly in any register, from slang-inflected casual talk to the most formal academic or diplomatic writing, always perfectly capturing the intended emotional weight and social distance.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

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자랑스럽다 30 सेकंड में

A positive adjective meaning 'to be proud'.
Commonly used for family, friends, and national achievements.
Follows the 'ㅂ' irregular conjugation (자랑스러워).
Distinguished from '자랑하다' (to brag/boast).

The Korean adjective 자랑스럽다 (jarang-seureop-da) is a beautiful and emotionally resonant word used to express a sense of pride, honor, or deep satisfaction. At its core, it describes the feeling one has when someone or something associated with them achieves greatness, exhibits noble qualities, or simply exists in a way that brings dignity and joy. Unlike some words for pride that might carry a negative connotation of arrogance, 자랑스럽다 is overwhelmingly positive and is frequently used to strengthen bonds between parents and children, teachers and students, or citizens and their nation.

Emotional Depth: This word is more about the internal feeling of honor rather than the act of boasting. When you say someone is 자랑스럽다, you are acknowledging their worth and the positive reflection they cast on their community or family.
The Suffix -스럽다: The suffix -스럽다 is added to nouns to turn them into adjectives meaning 'to have the quality of' or 'to be like.' Here, it is attached to 자랑 (pride/boasting), creating a word that literally means 'to be full of the quality of pride.'

우리 딸이 정말 자랑스럽다. (I am so proud of our daughter.)

A common expression used by parents in Korea.

In a social context, Korea has traditionally valued humility (겸손). However, 자랑스럽다 is the socially acceptable way to express pride because it focuses on the object of the pride rather than the ego of the speaker. It is a word of validation. For example, after a student passes a difficult exam, a teacher might say this to acknowledge the student's hard work. It is also used frequently in nationalistic contexts, such as when a Korean athlete wins an Olympic medal or when K-pop reaches global success.

한국인이라는 것이 자랑스럽습니다. (I am proud to be a Korean.)

Relational Pride: It is often used in the structure 'A-가/이 자랑스럽다,' where A is the person or thing that makes the speaker feel pride. It emphasizes the connection between the speaker and the subject.

Furthermore, the word encompasses a range of intensities. It can be used for small personal victories, like a child finishing their vegetables, or for monumental life achievements. It is a cornerstone of positive reinforcement in Korean culture, often used to build self-esteem and communal identity. Understanding this word helps learners tap into the emotional landscape of Korean relationships, where shared success is celebrated deeply.

Using 자랑스럽다 correctly requires understanding its status as a descriptive verb (adjective) and how it interacts with Korean particles. Unlike the English transitive verb 'to pride oneself,' which takes an object, 자랑스럽다 describes a state of being. Therefore, the entity that evokes the pride is typically marked with the subject particle -이/가.

Basic Structure: [Subject]-이/가 자랑스럽다. (I am proud of [Subject]. / [Subject] is proud-inducing.)

네가 정말 자랑스러워. (I am so proud of you.)

When you want to specify why you are proud, you can use the clausal connector -게 되어 or nominalize the action. For instance, 'I am proud that you won' would be '네가 우승해서 자랑스럽다.' This flexibility allows the speaker to pinpoint specific achievements while maintaining the focus on the person being honored.

우리 아들이 대학에 합격한 것이 자랑스럽습니다. (I am proud that our son got into college.)

Formal Usage: In formal speeches or ceremonies, use 자랑스럽게 생각합니다 (I think of [it] as proud-inducing) or 자랑스럽기 그지없습니다 (It is beyond proud-inducing).

It is also important to note the difference between being proud of someone and the act of bragging. If you are describing the feeling of pride, use 자랑스럽다. If you are describing the action of showing something off to others, use the verb 자랑하다. Confusing these two is a common mistake for learners. For example, '나는 내 차를 자랑스러워해' (I feel proud of my car) vs '나는 내 차를 자랑해' (I am bragging about my car).

자랑스러운 결과를 얻었습니다. (We achieved a result to be proud of.)

Lastly, when using it as a modifier before a noun, it becomes 자랑스러운. This is often seen in phrases like '자랑스러운 한국인' (Proud Korean) or '자랑스러운 전통' (Proud tradition). This form allows you to imbue nouns with a sense of dignity and historical or personal value.

You will encounter 자랑스럽다 in a variety of settings, ranging from intimate family moments to grand national broadcasts. It is a staple of Korean emotional expression, particularly when celebrating success or resilience. In daily life, it is most commonly heard in the home. Parents use it to encourage their children, often saying '엄마는 네가 정말 자랑스러워' (Mom is so proud of you) after a piano recital, a good report card, or even a small act of kindness.

부모님을 자랑스럽게 해드리고 싶어요. (I want to make my parents proud.)

In the media, especially during sports events like the World Cup or the Olympics, commentators frequently use this word. When a Korean athlete performs well, the headline often reads '자랑스러운 태극전사' (The proud Taegeuk Warriors). This usage fosters a sense of national unity and collective achievement. Similarly, in K-dramas, a pivotal emotional scene often involves a character finally hearing their stern father say they are 자랑스럽다, representing ultimate acceptance and love.

Graduation Speeches: Commencement speakers almost always refer to the graduates as 자랑스러운 졸업생 여러분 (Our proud graduates), acknowledging their years of hard work.

In professional settings, a manager might use it during a team meeting after a project's successful completion. While Korean workplace culture can be hierarchical and demanding, expressing pride in the team's effort (우리 팀이 정말 자랑스럽습니다) is a powerful way to boost morale. It's also found in corporate slogans and mission statements, where companies describe their products or history as something for employees and customers to be proud of.

자신을 자랑스럽게 여기세요. (Hold yourself in high regard / Be proud of yourself.)

In social activism and history, the word is used to describe the struggles for democracy and the economic development of Korea (the 'Miracle on the Han River'). Citizens often say they are proud of the progress their country has made. This deep-seated sense of collective pride is a key element of the modern Korean identity, making 자랑스럽다 an essential word for anyone wishing to understand the national psyche.

Learning 자랑스럽다 can be tricky because its English equivalent, 'to be proud,' functions differently grammatically. The most common mistake involves particle usage. In English, 'proud' is followed by 'of.' Many learners try to use the object marker -를/을 with 자랑스럽다, but because it is an adjective, it cannot take a direct object.

Mistake #1: Using Object Markers: Incorrect: 너를 자랑스러워. (I proud you.)
Correct: 네가 자랑스러워. (You are proud-inducing.)

Another frequent error is confusing 자랑스럽다 (to be proud/adjective) with 자랑하다 (to brag/verb). While they share the same root, their usage and nuance are distinct. 자랑하다 is an active verb where you are showing something off to others. If you say '내 아들을 자랑해,' it means 'I am bragging about my son.' If you say '내 아들이 자랑스러워,' it means 'I feel proud of my son.'

틀린 표현: 나는 내 성적을 자랑스러워해 (X) - This is technically used but often learners forget the '어 하다' rule for 3rd person or specific feelings.

A subtle mistake involves the '어 하다' construction. In Korean, you generally don't use simple adjectives to describe other people's internal feelings. If you want to say 'He is proud of his daughter,' you shouldn't say '그는 딸이 자랑스럽다.' Instead, you should use 자랑스러워하다. This '어/아 하다' suffix turns an adjective describing an internal state into a verb describing an observable emotion.

Mistake #2: The 'ㅂ' Irregular: Learners often forget to change the 'ㅂ' to '우'. They might say 자랑습어요 instead of 자랑스러워요. Always remember that adjectives ending in -스럽다 follow this rule.

Lastly, be careful with the context of 'pride.' In some Western contexts, 'I'm proud of myself' is very common. While '내가 자랑스럽다' is used in Korean, it can sometimes sound a bit strong or even slightly arrogant if overused in humble social settings. It is often more natural to say '보람을 느낀다' (I feel a sense of worth/reward) when talking about one's own achievements in a professional or modest context.

While 자랑스럽다 is the most direct translation for 'to be proud,' Korean offers several other words that capture different facets of this emotion. Depending on whether you want to emphasize the action of bragging, the feeling of accomplishment, or a sense of arrogance, you might choose a different term.

자랑하다 (Jarang-hada): This is the verb 'to boast' or 'to brag.' It is the active expression of pride. Use this when you are showing off your new watch or telling everyone about your promotion.
대견하다 (Daegyeon-hada): This is a specific type of pride usually felt by an elder toward a younger person. It carries a nuance of 'finding someone's behavior admirable or impressive.' It’s what a grandfather feels when he sees his grandson sharing his toys.

어린 나이에 참 대견하구나. (You are quite impressive for such a young age.)

On the more negative side, we have words like 거만하다 (to be arrogant) and 자만하다 (to be conceited/overconfident). While 자랑스럽다 is a healthy sense of honor, these words describe an inflated ego that looks down on others. In a competitive environment, one might be warned not to become 자만 (conceited) after a string of successes.

뿌듯하다 (Ppudeut-hada): This is a very common colloquial word. It describes a 'full' feeling in your heart when you've done something good or successful. It’s slightly more internal and personal than the formal 자랑스럽다.

시험을 잘 봐서 마음이 뿌듯해요. (I feel a sense of satisfying pride because I did well on the exam.)

Finally, 영광스럽다 (yeong-gwang-seureop-da) means 'to be glorious' or 'to be deeply honored.' This is much more formal and is used for major awards, meeting high-ranking officials, or representing one's country. While you might be 자랑스럽다 of your friend, receiving an award from the President would be 영광스럽다.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The suffix '-스럽다' is very productive in Korean. By learning this word, you also learn the pattern for words like '사랑스럽다' (lovely) and '자유롭다' (free). It turns abstract nouns into vivid feelings.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /t͡ɕa.ɾaŋ.sʰɯ.ɾʌp.t͈a/

US /t͡ɕa.ɾaŋ.sʰɯ.ɾʌp.t͈a/

The stress is generally even across syllables, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable '자'.

तुकबंदी

부드럽다 (soft) 자유롭다 (free) 해롭다 (harmful) 외롭다 (lonely) 즐겁다 (joyful) 가렵다 (itchy) 어렵다 (difficult) 무섭다 (scary)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing '자' like 'za' (it should be 'ja').
Failing to tense the 'ㄷ' after 'ㅂ' (should be 'tt').
Mixing up 'eu' and 'u' sounds.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

The word is common in textbooks and media, making it easy to recognize.

लिखना 3/5

The 'ㅂ' irregular conjugation can be tricky for beginners to remember.

बोलना 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward once the 'j' and 'r' sounds are mastered.

श्रवण 2/5

Frequently used in emotional scenes, usually easy to hear.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

자랑 (noun) 좋다 (adjective) 기쁘다 (happy) -스럽다 (suffix) 이/가 (particles)

आगे सीखें

대견하다 (admirable) 뿌듯하다 (satisfied) 영광스럽다 (honored) 자랑하다 (to brag) 자랑스러워하다 (3rd person)

उन्नत

자부심 (self-pride) 긍지 (dignity) 존엄 (dignity) 명예 (honor) 위상 (status)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

-스럽다 Adjective Formation

사랑 (love) -> 사랑스럽다 (lovely)

ㅂ Irregular Conjugation

자랑스럽다 + 어요 -> 자랑스러워요

-어/아 하다 for 3rd Person Emotions

그는 아들을 자랑스러워해요.

Noun Modifying Form -ㄴ/은

자랑스러운 (proud) + 사람 (person)

-게 (Adverbializer)

자랑스럽게 (proudly) 말하다.

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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

엄마, 저는 제가 자랑스러워요.

Mom, I am proud of myself.

-가 자랑스럽다 is used for 'to be proud of -'.

우리 오빠가 정말 자랑스러워요.

I am so proud of my older brother.

The subject is '오빠가'.

친구가 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of my friend.

Informal polite style: -워요.

선생님, 제가 자랑스러워요?

Teacher, are you proud of me?

Question form of the adjective.

강아지가 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of my dog.

Using it for pets is common.

한국이 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of Korea.

General pride in one's country.

아빠가 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of my dad.

Simple subject-adjective structure.

언니가 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of my older sister.

A1 level focuses on family.

시험을 잘 봐서 제가 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of myself because I did well on the exam.

-아서/어서 is used for the reason.

자랑스러운 우리 아들, 사랑해.

My proud son, I love you.

자랑스러운 is the noun-modifying form.

그는 자랑스러운 한국인입니다.

He is a proud Korean.

Formal style: -입니다.

너는 정말 자랑스러운 친구야.

You are a truly proud friend (a friend I am proud of).

Informal style: -야.

자랑스러운 결과를 만들어요.

Let's make a proud result.

Using as a modifier for '결과'.

우리 팀이 이겨서 자랑스러워요.

I am proud because our team won.

Reason + adjective.

부모님이 저를 자랑스러워해요.

My parents are proud of me.

-어 하다 is used for 3rd person feelings.

자랑스러운 사람이 되고 싶어요.

I want to become a person someone can be proud of.

-고 싶다 expressing a wish.

열심히 노력한 네가 정말 자랑스럽다.

I am so proud of you for working so hard.

Past participle modifier '노력한'.

성공한 모습이 정말 자랑스러워 보여요.

You look so proud of your success.

-어 보이다 (to look like).

나라를 지킨 영웅들이 자랑스럽습니다.

I am proud of the heroes who protected the country.

Formal honorific style.

자랑스러운 전통을 이어가야 합니다.

We must continue our proud traditions.

-어야 하다 (must).

어려움을 극복한 당신이 자랑스러워요.

I am proud of you for overcoming difficulties.

Object of pride is '당신'.

그 소식을 듣고 매우 자랑스러웠어요.

I felt very proud after hearing that news.

Past tense: 자랑스러웠다.

자랑스러운 졸업생 여러분, 축하합니다.

Proud graduates, congratulations.

Common phrase in speeches.

내 자신이 자랑스러울 때가 많아요.

There are many times when I am proud of myself.

-을 때 (when).

부모님을 자랑스럽게 해드리고 싶어서 공부했어요.

I studied because I wanted to make my parents proud.

자랑스럽게 (adverbial form) + 해드리다.

그는 자신의 배경을 전혀 자랑스러워하지 않아요.

He is not proud of his background at all.

Negative form for 3rd person: -어 하지 않다.

자랑스러운 역사 뒤에는 많은 희생이 있었습니다.

Behind our proud history, there were many sacrifices.

Contrastive nuance.

우리는 그가 이룬 업적을 자랑스럽게 생각합니다.

We think of the achievements he made with pride.

-게 생각하다 (to consider/think as).

자랑스러워할 만한 성과를 내는 것이 중요합니다.

It is important to produce results worth being proud of.

-을 만한 (worth doing).

그녀는 아들이 의사가 된 것을 매우 자랑스러워했다.

She was very proud that her son became a doctor.

Past tense 3rd person emotion.

자랑스러운 문화를 세계에 알리고 싶습니다.

I want to let the world know about our proud culture.

-고 싶습니다 (formal wish).

그의 행동은 전혀 자랑스럽지 못한 것이었다.

His behavior was something that could not be proud of at all.

-지 못한 (could not be).

민주주의를 쟁취한 역사는 우리에게 매우 자랑스럽다.

The history of achieving democracy is very proud for us.

Complex subject: '민주주의를 쟁취한 역사'.

자랑스러운 우리 고유의 언어, 한글을 사랑합시다.

Let's love our proud native language, Hangeul.

Appositive structure.

그는 가문의 명예를 자랑스럽게 지켜나갔다.

He proudly continued to protect the honor of his family.

-어 나가다 (to continue doing).

자랑스럽기 그지없는 이 순간을 영원히 기억합시다.

Let's remember this moment, which is beyond proud, forever.

-기 그지없다 (to be beyond/limitless).

그의 성공은 온 마을 사람들에게 자랑스러운 일이었다.

His success was a matter of pride for all the villagers.

Noun phrase: 자랑스러운 일.

자신의 정체성을 자랑스럽게 여기는 태도가 필요하다.

An attitude of valuing one's identity proudly is necessary.

-게 여기다 (to regard as).

자랑스러운 성취는 겸손한 태도에서 빛을 발한다.

Proud achievements shine brightest in a humble attitude.

Metaphorical usage.

그들은 자랑스러운 유산을 후손에게 물려주었다.

They passed down a proud legacy to their descendants.

Historical/Legacy context.

역경 속에서도 굴하지 않은 민족의 기상이 자랑스럽다.

The spirit of the people who did not yield even in adversity is proud.

High-level vocabulary like '기상' (spirit).

자랑스러운 과거에만 안주하지 말고 미래를 향해 나아가자.

Let's not just settle for our proud past but move toward the future.

-에 안주하다 (to settle/be complacent).

그의 문학적 성취는 한국 문학사에서 자랑스러운 획을 그었다.

His literary achievements made a proud mark in Korean literary history.

Idiom: 획을 긋다 (to make a mark).

자랑스러운 전통문화와 현대 문명의 조화를 이루어야 한다.

We must achieve harmony between proud traditional culture and modern civilization.

Complex social theme.

그토록 자랑스럽던 명예가 한순간에 무너지고 말았다.

The honor that was so proud collapsed in an instant.

-던 (retrospective modifier) + -고 말았다 (unfortunate result).

자랑스러운 조국의 발전을 위해 헌신하는 삶은 숭고하다.

A life dedicated to the development of a proud homeland is noble.

-을 위해 헌신하다 (dedicate for).

인간 존엄성을 지켜낸 자랑스러운 투쟁의 기록을 살핀다.

We examine the records of the proud struggle that protected human dignity.

Abstract academic tone.

자랑스러운 결과물은 치열한 고뇌의 산물임을 잊지 말자.

Let's not forget that proud results are the product of intense agony.

-임 (nominalized clause) + 잊지 말자.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

자랑스러운 한국인

정말 자랑스럽다

자랑스러운 결과

자랑스러운 아들/딸

자랑스럽게 생각하다

자랑스럽게 여기다

자랑스러운 역사

자랑스러운 전통

자랑스러운 모습

자랑스러울 것 없다

सामान्य वाक्यांश

네가 자랑스러워

— The most basic way to say 'I'm proud of you'.

시험 합격했구나! 네가 자랑스러워.

부모님을 자랑스럽게 해드리다

— To make one's parents proud.

빨리 성공해서 부모님을 자랑스럽게 해드리고 싶어.

자랑스러운 졸업생

— A formal way to address graduates.

자랑스러운 졸업생 여러분의 앞날을 축복합니다.

자랑스러운 우리 나라

— A common patriotic expression.

자랑스러운 우리 나라, 대한민국!

자랑스러워 죽겠다

— An exaggerated way to say someone is extremely proud.

우리 손주가 너무 똑똑해서 자랑스러워 죽겠어.

하나도 안 자랑스럽다

— To not be proud of something at all.

그런 행동은 하나도 안 자랑스러워.

자랑스러울 따름이다

— To be simply/only proud (formal emphasis).

이런 결과를 보니 자랑스러울 따름입니다.

자랑스러운 이름

— A name that carries honor.

그는 자랑스러운 이름을 남기고 떠났다.

자랑스러운 훈장

— A proud medal or mark of honor.

이 상처는 나에게 자랑스러운 훈장이다.

자랑스러운 일원

— To be a proud member of a group.

저는 이 팀의 자랑스러운 일원입니다.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

자랑스럽다 vs 자랑하다

This is the action of bragging to others, whereas '자랑스럽다' is the feeling of pride.

자랑스럽다 vs 뿌듯하다

'뿌듯하다' is more about a personal sense of fulfillment, while '자랑스럽다' involves honor.

자랑스럽다 vs 대견하다

Specifically used by elders to praise younger people's growth or good deeds.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"가문의 영광"

— The glory of the family; something the whole family is proud of.

네가 판사가 된 건 가문의 영광이야.

Neutral

"어깨가 으쓱하다"

— To feel proud and confident (literally: shoulders shrug up).

동생이 상을 받으니 내 어깨가 으쓱했다.

Colloquial

"코가 높다"

— To be proud or arrogant (literally: one's nose is high).

그는 명문대생이라는 사실에 코가 높다.

Colloquial/Negative

"빛을 발하다"

— To shine or show one's worth (making others proud).

그의 노력이 드디어 빛을 발했다.

Literary

"이름을 떨치다"

— To make one's name famous and proud.

그는 세계적으로 이름을 떨친 자랑스러운 예술가다.

Formal

"얼굴에 먹칠하다"

— To bring shame (opposite of making proud; literally: to smear ink on face).

제발 가문의 얼굴에 먹칠하지 마라.

Idiomatic

"금의환향"

— Returning home in silk clothes (returning home after a great success).

그는 금의환향하여 마을 사람들을 자랑스럽게 했다.

Literary/Hanja

"청출어람"

— The student surpasses the teacher (making the teacher proud).

네 실력이 나보다 나으니 정말 청출어람이구나.

Literary/Hanja

"입신양명"

— To rise in the world and gain fame (to make one's family proud).

그는 입신양명하여 고향으로 돌아왔다.

Formal/Hanja

"효도가 별거냐"

— Is filial piety something special? (Implies making parents proud is the best piety).

네가 잘 사는 게 효도지, 효도가 별거냐.

Colloquial

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

자랑스럽다 vs 자랑하다

Same root '자랑'.

'자랑하다' is a verb (to brag), '자랑스럽다' is an adjective (to be proud).

나는 차를 자랑했다 (I bragged about the car) vs 나는 차가 자랑스럽다 (I am proud of the car).

자랑스럽다 vs 자부심

Both relate to pride.

'자부심' is a noun meaning self-respect or pride in one's abilities.

그는 실력에 자부심이 있다.

자랑스럽다 vs 거만하다

Both involve high self-regard.

'거만하다' is negative (arrogant), '자랑스럽다' is positive (proud).

그는 너무 거만해서 친구가 없다.

자랑스럽다 vs 영광스럽다

Both mean feeling honored.

'영광스럽다' is much more formal and used for high honors.

대통령을 만난 것은 영광스러운 일이다.

자랑스럽다 vs 대견하다

Both express pride in someone.

'대견하다' is usually top-down (older to younger).

아이가 혼자 옷을 입으니 대견하다.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

[Person]-이/가 자랑스러워요.

동생이 자랑스러워요.

[Action]-아서/어서 자랑스러워요.

합격해서 자랑스러워요.

자랑스러운 [Noun]

자랑스러운 우리 학교.

[3rd Person]-을/를 자랑스러워하다.

엄마는 나를 자랑스러워해.

[Noun]-을/를 자랑스럽게 생각하다.

이 직업을 자랑스럽게 생각해요.

자랑스럽기 그지없다.

그의 용기는 자랑스럽기 그지없다.

[Noun]-을/를 자랑스럽게 여기다.

전통을 자랑스럽게 여깁시다.

[Noun]-임이 자랑스럽다.

한국인임이 자랑스럽다.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

자랑 (pride/boast)

자랑거리 (something to be proud of)

क्रिया

자랑하다 (to brag/boast)

자랑스러워하다 (to feel proud - 3rd person)

विशेषण

자랑스럽다 (to be proud)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Very common in daily life and media.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

너를 자랑스러워요. → 네가 자랑스러워요.
'자랑스럽다' is an adjective and cannot take an object marker '-를'. Use the subject marker '-가'.
자랑습어요. → 자랑스러워요.
This is a 'ㅂ' irregular adjective. The 'ㅂ' must change to '우' before adding '-어요'.
그는 딸이 자랑스럽다. → 그는 딸을 자랑스러워한다.
When describing a third person's feelings, you must use the '-어 하다' form.
나는 내 새 차를 자랑스러워했다. (meaning bragged) → 나는 내 새 차를 자랑했다.
If the intent is that you showed off the car to others, use '자랑하다'. '자랑스러워하다' is just the feeling.
자랑스러운 것 같아요. (when it's a fact) → 자랑스러워요.
Koreans often over-use '것 같아요' (it seems), but for a direct feeling of pride, a direct statement is more powerful.

सुझाव

The 'ㅂ' Rule

Always remember that '-스럽다' adjectives change to '-스러워' when adding a vowel. This is a common pattern for many emotional adjectives in Korean.

Group Pride

In Korea, saying '우리' (our) instead of '내' (my) with '자랑스럽다' sounds more natural. For example, '우리 아들이 자랑스러워' even if he is only your son.

Showing vs. Feeling

If you are talking about the *feeling* inside, use '자랑스럽다'. If you are talking about *telling* everyone about it, use '자랑하다'.

Third Person

When talking about someone else's pride, always add '-어 하다'. Example: '그녀는 동생을 자랑스러워해요'.

Noun Modifiers

'자랑스러운' is a powerful modifier. Use it to elevate the status of any noun, like '자랑스러운 전통' or '자랑스러운 역사'.

Tone Matters

Say it with a lingering '워' at the end to convey deep emotion. '자랑스러워~'.

Root Word

Knowing '자랑' (boast) helps you understand a whole family of words. Even if boasting is sometimes negative, '자랑스럽다' is the positive side of that coin.

Synonym Choice

Choose '영광스럽다' for public honors and '자랑스럽다' for personal or group achievements.

Validation

Using this word is one of the best ways to give positive reinforcement to a Korean friend or colleague.

Idioms

Learn '어깨가 으쓱하다' to describe the physical feeling of being proud in a fun, idiomatic way.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Jarang' as 'Jar of Rang (Rungs)'. You climbed the rungs of a ladder to success, and now your jar is full of pride. It's 'Jarang-seureop-da'!

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a parent holding a child's drawing with a massive smile, or a person standing on top of a mountain they just climbed.

Word Web

자랑 (Root) 자랑하다 (Action) 자랑스럽다 (Feeling) 자랑거리 (Object) 자랑스러워하다 (Others' Feeling) 자랑스럽게 (Manner) 자랑스러운 (Modifier) 자랑질 (Slang for bragging)

चैलेंज

Try to tell one person today (in Korean or English) that you are '자랑스럽다' of them for something small they did.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the native Korean noun '자랑' (pride/boasting) combined with the descriptive suffix '-스럽다' (having the quality of).

मूल अर्थ: To possess qualities that are worthy of being boasted about or shown off.

Koreanic (Native Korean root).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful not to use '자랑하다' (brag) when you mean '자랑스럽다' (be proud), as bragging is often frowned upon in social settings.

In English, 'I'm proud of you' can sometimes sound paternalistic. In Korean, '자랑스럽다' is almost always seen as a high compliment and a sign of deep affection.

'자랑스러운 한국인 상' (Proud Korean Award) given to notable citizens. The song '자랑' by various artists often touches on this theme. National news segments titled '자랑스러운 우리 이웃' (Our Proud Neighbors).

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Family Success

우리 딸이 자랑스럽다
부모님을 자랑스럽게 해드리다
자랑스러운 아들
가문의 영광

National Pride

자랑스러운 한국인
나라가 자랑스럽다
자랑스러운 역사
태극전사

Education/Graduation

자랑스러운 졸업생
선생님이 자랑스럽다
성적이 자랑스럽다
노력이 자랑스럽다

Personal Achievement

제 자신이 자랑스러워요
자랑스러운 결과
자랑스럽게 여기다
보람을 느끼다

Sports/Competition

우리 팀이 자랑스럽다
자랑스러운 우승
끝까지 싸운 모습이 자랑스럽다
승리가 자랑스럽다

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"언제 자신이 가장 자랑스러웠나요? (When were you most proud of yourself?)"

"부모님이 당신을 자랑스러워하시나요? (Are your parents proud of you?)"

"한국 문화 중에서 무엇이 가장 자랑스럽습니까? (What are you most proud of in Korean culture?)"

"최근에 친구가 자랑스러웠던 적이 있나요? (Have you been proud of a friend recently?)"

"자랑스러운 사람이 되기 위해 무엇을 하나요? (What do you do to become a proud person?)"

डायरी विषय

오늘 내가 자랑스러웠던 일 세 가지 써보기. (Write three things I was proud of today.)

내가 자랑스럽게 생각하는 나의 장점은? (What is a strength of mine that I am proud of?)

누군가를 자랑스럽게 해준 경험에 대해 쓰기. (Write about an experience where you made someone proud.)

자랑스러운 역사적 인물에 대해 조사하고 쓰기. (Research and write about a proud historical figure.)

10년 후의 나의 자랑스러운 모습 상상하기. (Imagine my proud self 10 years from now.)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, that is incorrect. Because '자랑스럽다' is an adjective, you should use the subject particle: '네가 자랑스러워요'. If you want to use '너를', you must use the verb form: '너를 자랑스러워해요'.

'자랑스럽다' focus on the honor and worth of the person or thing. '뿌듯하다' is a more casual, internal feeling of being 'full' of satisfaction after doing something good. For example, you are '자랑스럽다' of your graduating son, but you feel '뿌듯하다' after cleaning your whole house.

It depends on the context. In a personal journal or to close family, it's fine. In a formal setting, Koreans often use more humble expressions like '보람을 느낍니다' (I feel it was worth it).

It follows the 'ㅂ' irregular rule: 자랑스럽 + 었 + 다 -> 자랑스러웠다 (I was proud).

Use '대견하다' when you are an adult looking at a child or a junior who has done something surprisingly mature or helpful. It has a 'pat on the back' nuance.

Yes, you can be proud of your country, your school, or even a '자랑스러운 결과' (proud result).

Yes, unlike 'pride' in English which can sometimes mean 'hubris,' '자랑스럽다' is almost exclusively positive in Korean.

You can say '나를 자랑스럽게 해줘' (Make me feel proud) or '나의 자랑이 되어줘' (Become my pride).

Yes, it is very common to say '우리 강아지가 정말 자랑스러워요' when they learn a new trick.

'자랑스럽게 생각합니다' (I think of it proudly) or '자랑스럽기 그지없습니다' (It is beyond proud).

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