stolz

/ʃtɔlts/

adjective A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

Hochmütig is arrogant/haughty — excessive, negative pride; stolz is simply proud, which can be a positive, healthy feeling.

Stolz is proud; würdevoll is dignified, a composed, respectable bearing that often comes with pride.

Similar in other languages

English

stolz is the neutral word for proud, while arrogant is proud taken too far -- an excessive, unlikeable version of it.

French

stolz (proud) and French digne (dignified, worthy) overlap -- a proud bearing is often a dignified one.

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Last updated 2026-09-17