Take pride Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈpɹaɪd
TAYK PRYD
tˈeɪk/ /pɹˈaɪd
TAYK PRYD
Definition
To feel a sense of satisfaction or pleasure because of something you or someone close to you has done well.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly followed by 'in' (e.g., 'take pride in your work'). Slightly formal in tone. Used for both individual and group achievements. Not usually used to express arrogance, but rather positive satisfaction.
Spanish: sentirse orgulloso - enorgullecersePortuguese (BR): sentir orgulho - ter orgulhoPortuguese (PT): sentir orgulho - ter orgulhoChinese (Simplified): 引以为傲 - 以...为荣Chinese (Traditional): 引以為傲 - 以...為榮Hindi: गर्व महसूस करना - गर्व करनाArabic: يفتخر - يشعر بالفخرBengali: গর্ব করা - অহংকার করা (প্রায়ই ইতিবাচক অর্থে)Russian: гордитьсяJapanese: 誇りに思う - 誇りを持つVietnamese: tự hàoKorean: 자부심을 가지다 - 자랑스러워하다Turkish: gurur duymak - iftihar etmekUrdu: فخر محسوس کرنا - ناز کرناIndonesian: bangga
Example Sentences
I take pride in my work.
basic
She takes pride in helping others.
basic
Parents take pride in their children’s success.
basic
You should take pride in how far you’ve come.
natural
Our team really takes pride in doing a great job.
natural
He always takes pride in keeping his promises.
natural