Я горжусь тобой
Ya gorzhus' toboy
In Russian, "I am proud of you" is expressed as Я горжусь тобой (Ya gorzhus' toboy).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you feel pleasure and satisfaction in their achievements.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb горжусь is the first-person singular form of гордиться (to be proud of). The word тобой is the instrumental case of ты (you), which is the case required by the verb гордиться.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the singular informal form of "you" when using Я горжусь тобой. To address a group or use a formal tone, use Я горжусь вами.
How do you pronounce it?
Ya gorzhus' toboy
Did you know?
- The root of the verb гордиться is shared with the word гора, meaning 'mountain'. This suggests a historical connection between feeling pride and the image of standing on a high peak.
- In Russian culture, expressing pride to a child or subordinate can sometimes feel overly heavy or formal, so people often prefer to describe the specific achievement rather than using the abstract concept of pride.
- While Я горжусь тобой expresses pride, Russians often use the phrase Молодец to praise an achievement. This single word functions as a complete sentence meaning 'well done' or 'good job'.
Examples in context
- Я горжусь тобой.I am proud of you.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Я горжусь тобой.Tatoeba #3629043 by marafon, translation #2506876 by BoriQa
- Я горжусь тобой, брат/сестра!I am proud of you, brother/sister!
- Я горжусь тобой и твоим успехом.Ya gorzhus' toboy i tvoim uspekhom.I am proud of you and your success.
- Знай, что я горжусь тобой.Znay, chto ya gorzhus' toboy.Know that I am proud of you.
Example conversation
A mother congratulates her son on his graduation.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАлександр, поздравляю с дипломом!Aleksandr, pozdravlyayu s diplomom!Alexander, congratulations on your diploma!
- Александр AleksandrСпасибо, мама.Spasibo, mama.Thank you, mom.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ горжусь тобой.Ya gorzhus' toboy.I am proud of you.
- Александр AleksandrМне очень приятно это слышать.Mne ochen' priyatno eto slyshat'.I am very happy to hear that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
