자랑스러운
jarangseureoun
The Korean word for proud is 자랑스러운 (jarangseureoun).
The term is used to express being gratified, feeling honoured or feeling satisfied.
Meaning: gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary base form is the verb-like adjective 자랑스럽다. The form 자랑스러운 is the adjectival form specifically used to modify a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
jarangseureoun
Did you know?
- When expressing pride in a person's progress, a Korean speaker might use 뿌듯하다, which describes a warm, full sensation in the chest that differs from the social recognition of 자랑스러운.
- In Korean culture, expressing pride in oneself using 자랑스러운 can sometimes be viewed as lacking humility. People often prefer to say they are 'thankful' or 'fortunate' rather than 'proud' when speaking about their own achievements.
- The suffix -스럽다 attached to the root 자랑 is a productive part of Korean grammar used to turn nouns into adjectives meaning 'having the quality of'. It is the same suffix used in 사랑스럽다 for 'lovely'.
Examples in context
- 네가 이렇게 자랑스러운 적은 없었다.I've never been so proud of you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have never felt so proud of someone using the form 자랑스러운.Tatoeba #5526625 by raining211, translation #2360012 by CK
- 선생님은 학생들의 성과에 항상 자랑스러우세요.The teacher is always proud of students' achievements.
- 오늘 경기에서 이기고 와서 너무 자랑스러워.I'm so proud because we won the game today.
- 정말 자랑스러운 결과예요.jeongmal jarangseureoun gyeolgwayeoyo.It is a truly proud result.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are talking about Jieun's recent award.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 정말 자랑스러운 결과예요.jieun ssi, jeongmal jarangseureoun gyeolgwajeyo.Jieun, this is a truly proud result.
- 지은 Ji-eun칭찬해 주셔서 정말 감사합니다.chingchanhae jusyeoseo jeongmal gamsahamnida.Thank you so much for the compliment.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그동안 정말 열심히 노력했잖아요.geudongan jeongmal yeolsimhi noryeokaetjanayo.You worked really hard all this time.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨 덕분에 포기하지 않았어요.jihun ssi deokbune pogihaji anasseoyo.I didn't give up thanks to you, Jihoon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
