Korean · Emotions & Feelings
자랑스럽다
jarangseureopda
Proud
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling pleased about an achievement.
Example
부모님은 딸을 자랑스러워해요.
The parents are proud of their daughter.
Etymology
'자랑스럽다' (jarangseureopda) combines '자랑' (jarang) meaning pride and '스럽다' (seureopda) which indicates a state of being, thus it expresses the condition of feeling proud.
How & Where It’s Used
'자랑스럽다' is used in formal and informal contexts, often when discussing achievements or accolades, suitable for both spoken and written communication.