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"Proud" in Korean: 자랑스럽다
자랑스럽다jarangseureopda
Proud in Korean is 자랑스럽다 (jarangseureopda). 자랑스럽다 becomes 자랑스러워요; the person or achievement inspiring pride takes 이/가.
Proud: an everyday statement
네가 자랑스러워요.nega jarangseureowoyo.
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How to pronounce 자랑스럽다
Say it
jarangseureopda
/tɕaɾaŋsɯɾʌp̚t͈a/
Read 자랑스럽다 as jarangseureopda. The spoken form 자랑스러워요 is jarangseureowoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Proud" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 자랑스럽다jarangseureopda | Proud Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 자랑스러워요jarangseureowoyo | Proud (polite present) Use 자랑스러워요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 자랑스러워요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 자랑스러웠어요jarangseureowosseoyo | Proud (polite past) Use 자랑스러웠어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 자랑스러웠어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 자랑스럽다 in real life
- 1Proud: an everyday statement
네가 자랑스러워요.
nega jarangseureowoyo.
I am proud of you.
자랑스러워요 is the present form of 자랑스럽다.
- 2Proud: a different situation
그 결과가 자랑스러웠어요.
geu gyeolgwaga jarangseureowosseoyo.
I was proud of that result.
자랑스러웠어요 is the past form of 자랑스럽다.
- 3Proud: a question or request
어떤 일이 자랑스러워요?
eotteon iri jarangseureowoyo?
What are you proud of?
자랑스러워요 is the present form of 자랑스럽다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 자랑스럽다
Incorrect: 자랑스럽다.
Correct: 자랑스러워요.
When practicing proud, 자랑스럽다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 자랑스러워요.
Incorrect: 어제 자랑스러워요.
Correct: 어제 자랑스러웠어요.
When practicing proud, for a completed event yesterday, use 자랑스러웠어요; the present form 자랑스러워요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
자랑스럽다 becomes 자랑스러워요; the person or achievement inspiring pride takes 이/가. 자랑스러워요 is the polite conversational form of 자랑스럽다; 자랑스러웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 자랑스럽다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
네가 자랑스러워요.
nega jarangseureowoyo.
I am proud of you.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그 결과가 자랑스러웠어요.
geu gyeolgwaga jarangseureowosseoyo.
I was proud of that result.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Proud" in Korean
How do I use 자랑스럽다 in polite speech?
자랑스러워요 is the polite conversational form of 자랑스럽다; 자랑스러웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 자랑스럽다 in a past-tense sentence?
자랑스러웠어요 is the polite past form. 자랑스럽다 becomes 자랑스러워요; the person or achievement inspiring pride takes 이/가.
What does 자랑스러워요 mean here?
자랑스러워요 is used for proud. For example, 네가 자랑스러워요. means “I am proud of you.”
What should I remember about 자랑스럽다?
자랑스럽다 becomes 자랑스러워요; the person or achievement inspiring pride takes 이/가.
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