שטאָלץ
shtolts
The Yiddish word for proud is שטאָלץ (shtolts).
The adjective שטאָלץ is used to describe someone who feels gratified, honoured or satisfied.
Meaning: gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
shtolts
Did you know?
- The word שטאָלץ shares a common ancestor with the English word 'stiff', stemming from a root meaning 'to stand' or 'to put'.
- The word שטאָלץ is shared with German, but in Yiddish, it is frequently used in phrases relating to 'Jewish pride' and ethnic identity during the 20th century.
- In many Ashkenazi contexts, expressing that one is שטאָלץ on a child can sometimes carry a dual weight of both genuine joy and the social pressure of maintaining a certain 'stately' reputation.
Examples in context
- טאָם איז געווען שטאָלץ.Tom was proud.This example shows how to use שטאָלץ to describe a past state of being.Tatoeba #10663209 by shekitten, translation #2549678 by CK
- מיר זענען געווען אַזוי שטאָלץ.We were so proud.This sentence demonstrates using שטאָלץ with a plural subject.Tatoeba #10663214 by shekitten, translation #2549208 by CK
- פֿונדעסטוועגן בין איך שטאַרק שטאָלץ.Nevertheless, I'm extremely proud.This sentence shows how to use שטאָלץ to express an intense feeling of pride.Tatoeba #11576540 by shekitten, translation #2056902 by Eldad
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Example conversation
A couple discusses their child's graduation.
- בערל Berelזעט, בערל איז שטאָלץ פֿון זיין קינד.zet, berl iz shtolts fun zayn kind.Look, Berl is proud of his child.
- רייזל Reizelאיך בין אויך זייער שטאָלץ!ikh bin oikh zeyer shtolts!I am very proud too!
- בערל Berelער האָט אַזוי פֿיל געאַרבעט.er hot azoy fil gearbet.He worked so hard.
- רייזל Reizelיאָ, עס איז אַ גרויסער טאָג.yo, es iz a groyser tog.Yes, it is a great day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “proud” translations and entries שטאָלץ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries שטאָלץ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
