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stolz

"stolz" means "proud" in German. It is number 827 on the frequency list, in A2 (adj).

Meaning

proud; haughty

IPA

/ʃtɔlt͡s/

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Er war stolz.
  He was proud.
  Tatoeba: wolfgangth / CH
• Er ist ohne Stolz.
  He doesn't have pride.
  Tatoeba: Tamy / DJ_Saidez
• Sei stolz auf dich!
  Be proud of yourself.
  Tatoeba: Pfirsichbaeumchen / Spamster

Learned together

In the course, "stolz" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• vorsichtig deliberate
• stark strong
• besonders especially, particularly
• schick elegant, dressy
• solange meanwhile
• großartig terrific, superb, etc
• still quiet, silent
• ma pronunciation spelling of mal
• lustig funny, humorous

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