15秒でわかる
- Used to express deep satisfaction with an achievement or person.
- Requires the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative case.
- Appropriate for both professional success and personal milestones.
意味
It's that warm, glowing feeling you get when you've achieved something great or when someone you care about succeeds. It's about feeling deep satisfaction and respect for an accomplishment.
主な例文
3 / 6A parent talking to their child after a school play
Ich bin so stolz auf dich, du hast toll gespielt!
I am so proud of you, you acted great!
A boss praising a team after a project
Wir können stolz auf dieses Ergebnis sein.
We can be proud of this result.
Texting a friend who just ran a 5k
Wow, 5km! Bin echt stolz auf dich!
Wow, 5km! Really proud of you!
文化的背景
National pride is a complex topic. While personal pride in work or family is encouraged, public displays of national pride (like flags) are mostly seen during major sporting events like the World Cup. Swiss pride is often linked to quality, precision, and neutrality. People are 'stolz' on the reliability of their infrastructure and the 'Swiss Made' label. Austrian pride is frequently tied to cultural heritage, specifically music, coffee house culture, and the Alps. The 'Handwerkerstolz' (craftsman's pride) is a vital part of the vocational training system. It's the pride in doing a job correctly and durably.
The 'Darauf' Trick
If you want to say you are proud of an action, always use 'darauf' before the 'dass' or 'zu' clause. It acts as a placeholder for the preposition 'auf'.
Case Alert
Don't forget the Accusative! 'Stolz auf {meinen|m} {Vater|m}' (not 'meinem').
15秒でわかる
- Used to express deep satisfaction with an achievement or person.
- Requires the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative case.
- Appropriate for both professional success and personal milestones.
What It Means
Stolz sein is the direct equivalent of "to be proud." It captures that sense of inner satisfaction. You can feel it for yourself after finishing a marathon. You can feel it for your best friend who just got a promotion. It is a positive, affirming emotion. In German, it specifically highlights the value of effort and results.
How To Use It
To use this phrase correctly, you need a tiny but mighty word: auf. The full structure is stolz sein auf + [Accusative]. For example, if you are proud of your brother, you say: Ich bin stolz auf meinen Bruder. Without the auf, the sentence feels unfinished. It’s like trying to eat soup with a fork—technically possible, but something is definitely missing. Remember to conjugate the verb sein to match who is feeling the pride.
When To Use It
Use it whenever a celebration of effort is in order. It’s perfect for graduation ceremonies or finishing a difficult German lesson. You’ll hear it at work when a team hits a big milestone. It’s also very common in personal relationships. Telling a partner Ich bin stolz auf dich is one of the kindest things you can say. It shows you see their hard work and value it.
When NOT To Use It
Be careful not to confuse pride with arrogance. If someone is acting like they are better than everyone else, Germans don't usually use stolz. Instead, they might use eingebildet (conceited) or arrogant. Stolz sein is generally seen as a healthy, earned emotion. Also, don't use it for minor, accidental things. If you found a euro on the street, you are glücklich (lucky/happy), not stolz.
Cultural Background
German culture places a high value on craftsmanship and "Fleiß" (diligence). Because of this, being proud of one's work is very common. Historically, Germans have been a bit more reserved with national pride compared to Americans. However, when it comes to personal achievements or family, they express it warmly. There is a famous idiom, stolz wie Oskar, which means being extremely proud, though nobody is 100% sure who Oskar was!
Common Variations
You might hear voller Stolz (full of pride). This is a bit more poetic. For example, Er erzählte voller Stolz von seinem Sohn. Another common one is stolz auf sich selbst sein (to be proud of oneself). It’s important to practice self-love too! If you want to sound very casual, you can just say Echt stolz! when a friend shows you something they made.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is universally understood and safe for all levels of formality. The most important grammatical hurdle is remembering the preposition 'auf' and the subsequent Accusative case.
The 'Darauf' Trick
If you want to say you are proud of an action, always use 'darauf' before the 'dass' or 'zu' clause. It acts as a placeholder for the preposition 'auf'.
Case Alert
Don't forget the Accusative! 'Stolz auf {meinen|m} {Vater|m}' (not 'meinem').
Sincerity Matters
In Germany, 'stolz sein' is a strong phrase. Use it when you really mean it, as it carries more emotional weight than a simple 'good job'.
例文
6Ich bin so stolz auf dich, du hast toll gespielt!
I am so proud of you, you acted great!
A very common emotional use between family members.
Wir können stolz auf dieses Ergebnis sein.
We can be proud of this result.
Professional yet encouraging for a workplace setting.
Wow, 5km! Bin echt stolz auf dich!
Wow, 5km! Really proud of you!
Shortened for a casual text message.
Ich habe heute nur eine Stunde geschlafen und bin trotzdem stolz auf mich.
I only slept for one hour today and I'm still proud of myself.
Uses pride in a self-deprecating, funny way.
Du solltest stolz auf deinen Fortschritt sein.
You should be proud of your progress.
Encouraging tone used in a supportive conversation.
Unser Unternehmen ist stolz auf seine langjährige Tradition.
Our company is proud of its long-standing tradition.
High formality used in public speaking.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct preposition and article (Accusative).
Ich bin stolz ____ ____ (my/masculine) Bruder.
'stolz sein' requires 'auf' + Akkusativ. 'Bruder' is masculine, so 'mein' becomes 'meinen'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
The standard collocation is 'stolz sein auf' + Accusative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ich habe die B1-Prüfung bestanden! B: Toll! Ich bin ____ ____ ____.
'Stolz auf dich' is the standard way to congratulate someone.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Situation: A mother looking at her son's good grades.
'Noten' (grades) fits the context of school success.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Stolz vs. Arroganz
練習問題バンク
4 問題Ich bin stolz ____ ____ (my/masculine) Bruder.
'stolz sein' requires 'auf' + Akkusativ. 'Bruder' is masculine, so 'mein' becomes 'meinen'.
Select the correct option:
The standard collocation is 'stolz sein auf' + Accusative.
A: Ich habe die B1-Prüfung bestanden! B: Toll! Ich bin ____ ____ ____.
'Stolz auf dich' is the standard way to congratulate someone.
Situation: A mother looking at her son's good grades.
'Noten' (grades) fits the context of school success.
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よくある質問
10 問No, that's a literal translation from English 'I'm proud for you'. In German, you are always 'stolz auf jemanden'.
Mostly, yes. However, if used without an object (e.g., 'Er ist zu stolz'), it can mean he is too stubborn to accept help.
'Stolz' is healthy self-respect. 'Hochmut' is arrogance or thinking you are better than everyone else.
You use the 'darauf' construction: 'Ich bin stolz darauf, es getan zu haben.'
Yes! 'Er zeigte stolz {seine|f} {Medaille|f}.' (He proudly showed his medal).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It means national pride. It is a debated topic in Germany due to historical reasons.
No, 'über' is incorrect. Always use 'auf'.
The opposite is 'beschämt' (ashamed) or 'bescheiden' (humble).
Yes, '{der|m} Stolz'. For example: 'Sein {Stolz|m} wurde verletzt.' (His pride was hurt).
関連フレーズ
stolz wie ein Pfau
similarProud as a peacock.
sich rühmen
similarTo boast or brag.
Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall
contrastPride comes before a fall.
stolz darauf sein, dass...
builds onTo be proud that...
