자랑스럽다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '자랑스럽다' expresses a feeling of pride or being proud of someone or something. It is often used to describe positive feelings toward achievements, qualities, or relationships.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '자랑스럽다' when talking about family members, personal accomplishments, or things that bring honor. It is a warm, positive word often used in both formal and informal settings.

Typical Collocations

  • '자랑스럽게 생각하다' (to think proudly) — used when expressing pride about someone or something.
  • '자랑스럽게 소개하다' (to introduce proudly) — used when presenting something with pride.
  • '정말 자랑스럽다' (really proud) — emphasizes strong pride.

Register and Politeness

'자랑스럽다' is neutral in formality and can be used in everyday conversation as well as in written language. It is not a verb but an adjective, so it is conjugated accordingly.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '자랑스럽다' with '자랑하다' (to boast). Remember, '자랑스럽다' describes a feeling of pride, often positive and humble, while '자랑하다' means to brag or boast, which can have a negative nuance.

Example Sentences

나는 내 동생이 공부를 잘해서 정말 자랑스럽다.

Naneun nae dongsaengi gongbureul jalhaeseo jeongmal jarangseureopda.

I am really proud that my younger sibling studies well.

그는 자신의 작품을 자랑스럽게 소개했다.

Geuneun jasinui jakpumeul jarangseureopge sogaehaetda.

He proudly introduced his own work.

부모님은 항상 우리를 자랑스럽게 생각하신다.

Bumonim eun hangsang urireul jarangseureopge saenggakhasinda.

Parents always think of us proudly.