Korean Dictionary
How to say "Proud" in Korean
“Proud” in Korean is 자랑스럽다 (pronounced "Jarangseureopda").
자랑스럽다
Jarangseureopda
Usage & Context
Expresses pride in someone else's achievement, especially used by parents about their children. 뿌듯하다 is used for personal pride in your own accomplishment, while 자랑스럽다 tends to be directed outward toward others.
Example Sentence
우리 아이가 너무 자랑스러워요.
I'm so proud of my child.
How to use 자랑스럽다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Proud” is 자랑스럽다, romanized as Jarangseureopda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"자랑스럽다" is pronounced "JAH-rang-suh-RUP-dah." "자" sounds like "jah" in "jar," "랑" like "rang" in "rangy," "스" like "suh" (similar to "sir" without the 'r'), "럽" like "rup" in "rupture," and "다" like "dah" in "dahling." The main stresses are on "랑" and "럽."
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
자랑스럽습니다
Jarangseureopseumnida
Formal and polite form, often used in speeches or formal settings.
Casual (반말)
자랑스러워
Jarangseureowo
Casual form, used with close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Expressing heartfelt pride to a close friend or family member.
네가 이룬 모든 것이 정말 자랑스러워.
I'm truly proud of everything you've achieved.
Feeling proud of a group's achievement, like a sports victory.
우리 팀이 우승해서 너무 자랑스러웠어요.
I was so proud that our team won.
Expressing national pride in a formal or public setting.
한국인이라는 게 자랑스럽습니다.
I am proud to be Korean.
Cultural Context
자랑스럽다 (jarangseureopda) is primarily used to express pride in someone else's achievements or qualities, or in a group/nation one belongs to. For personal pride in one's own accomplishments, Koreans often use 뿌듯하다 (ppudeuthada), which conveys a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. While "내가 자랑스럽다" (I am proud of myself) is grammatically correct, 뿌듯하다 is more commonly used for self-satisfaction and a feeling of accomplishment.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
정말 자랑스러워요.
I'm really proud.
자랑스러운 아들/딸
Proud son/daughter
자랑스럽게 생각하다
To think proudly of
Related Expressions
뿌듯하다
Ppudeuthada
To feel satisfied/proud (of one's own achievement)
대견하다
Daegyeonhada
To be proud of (a younger person's achievement, often implying they've grown up well)
자부심
Jabusim
Self-esteem, pride (noun)
자랑하다
Jaranghada
To boast, to show off (can have a negative connotation)
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