arrogant
arrogant; overly self-important
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/aʁoˈɡant/
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Cultural Note
Arroganz (arrogance) is widely disliked in German culture, where modesty and competence are preferred over self-promotion. Calling someone arrogant is a strong criticism, implying they think they are better than others without justification.
📝 Example Sentences
Sei nicht so arrogant!
Don't be so arrogant!
Er wirkt arrogant, ist aber eigentlich schüchtern.
He seems arrogant but is actually shy.
Arrogantes Verhalten kommt nie gut an.
Arrogant behavior never goes over well.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | arrogant |
| comparative | arroganter |
| predicative | arrogant |
| superlative | am arrogantesten |