trots
The English word pride is translated into Afrikaans as trots.
trots refers to the quality or state of being proud, including inordinate self-esteem or an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in areas such as talent, beauty, wealth or rank.
Meaning: quality or state of being proud, inordinate self-esteem, an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
While trots is the noun for pride, it also functions as the adjective used to say that someone is proud.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I am proud' in Afrikaans, you use the phrase Ek is trots.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'of' to describe being proud of someone, Afrikaans uses op, which translates to 'on'. One is literally proud 'on' something.
- To describe someone as 'stuck up', Afrikaans uses hooghartig, which literally means 'high-hearted'.
- While trots is the standard term for pride, you might hear the word hoogmoed used in religious or literary contexts to describe the specific sin of prideful arrogance.
Examples in context
- Hy het geen trots nie.He has no pride.This sentence demonstrates the use of trots in a negative context.Tatoeba #5529906 by CJuser01, translation #9131460 by megamanenm
- Dit was moeilik vir hom om sy trots, wat hy na sy sukses gevoel het, weg te steek.It was hard for him to hide the pride he felt after his success.This sentence shows how to use trots when referring to pride felt after a success.Tatoeba #2783298 by Diablofire, translation #2436154 by AlanF_US
- Ek voel baie trots op my prestasies.I feel very proud of my accomplishments.
- Ons is vol eermoed oor ons kultuur.We are full of pride for our culture.
- Sy trots het haar vriendskap met hom gekos.Her pride cost her her friendship with him.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Johan and Anika are discussing a former colleague at a cafe.
- JohanHy het sy trots bo alles gestel.He put his pride above everything else.
- AnikaDit is jammer vir hom, Johan.That is a pity for him, Johan.
- JohanSy trots het hom alleen gelaat.His pride left him alone.
- AnikaEk stem saam, dit is hartseer.I agree, it is sad.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
