derStolz/ʃtɔlt͡s/pride; self-esteem
Stolz is a German noun that means pride or self-esteem. It is pronounced /ʃtɔlt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.a strong feeling of satisfaction or pleasure in one's own or others' achievements(emotion, character trait)
a.personal pride, positive sense of self-worth or achievement
Sein Stolz ließ es nicht zu, um Hilfe zu bitten.—His pride did not allow him to ask for help.
b.collective pride; pride in a group, country, or shared trait
Wir empfinden Stolz auf unser Team.—We feel pride in our team.
2.a person or thing that is someone's pride (source of pride)(person, figurative)
a.someone or something that makes one especially proud
Die Tochter ist der ganze Stolz ihrer Eltern.—The daughter is the pride and joy of her parents.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stolz | — |
| Genitive | des Stolzes | — |
| Dative | dem Stolz | — |
| Accusative | den Stolz | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stolz" mean in English?
- "Stolz" means pride or self-esteem. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stolz"?
- "Stolz" is pronounced /ʃtɔlt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stolz" der, die, or das?
- "Stolz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Stolz"?
- "Stolz" is a noun in German.
