adjectiveadverb

stolz

proud

Ein Gefühl der Freude und Zufriedenheit über sich selbst oder etwas, das man erreicht hat.

The German word stolz has two primary roles: as an adjective and as a noun.

As an adjective (stolz): It means "proud." It describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. It can also describe a sense of dignity or self-respect. In some contexts, it can have a negative connotation, meaning "arrogant" or "haughty."
As a noun (der Stolz): It refers to the feeling of pride itself. It represents a sense of self-worth or a feeling of deep satisfaction.

Grammar: As an adjective, stolz is indeclinable when used predicatively (e.g., "Er ist stolz"). When used attributively, it follows regular declension rules (e.g., "ein stolzer Mann"). As a noun, der Stolz is masculine and does not have a plural form in standard usage.
Word origin: The word stems from the Middle High German stolz, which originally meant "splendid," "magnificent," or "dashing." It is related to the Middle Low German stolt and shares roots with the English word "stout," which historically meant "bold" or "proud."