Be proud of
Example: I am proud of my little sister's drawing.
Definition
"Be proud of" means to feel deep satisfaction and pleasure because of someone's achievements, qualities, or possessions, often reflecting a sense of personal connection or admiration, as in the example, "I am proud of my little sister's drawing."
Translations
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estar orgulloso de -
trots zijn op -
estar orgullós de -
être fier de -
stolz sein auf
Etymology
The phrase "be proud of" comes from the adjective "proud," which derives from the Old English 'prūt,' meaning brave or valiant. Over time, 'proud' evolved to express feelings of self-respect and satisfaction. The preposition 'of' connects the feeling to its cause, making 'be proud of' a common expression of admiration or fulfillment.
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"Be proud of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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