dumny
proud
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈdumnɨ/
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Cultural Note
Saying 'jestem z ciebie dumny/dumna' (I'm proud of you) is one of the most meaningful things a Polish partner or parent can say. Note the gender distinction: 'dumny' when a man says it, 'dumna' when a woman says it. It carries deep emotional weight.
📝 Example Sentences
Jestem z ciebie dumny.
I am proud of you. (said by a man)
Była dumna ze swojego męża.
She was proud of her husband.
Dumny człowiek rzadko przeprasza.
A proud person rarely apologizes.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | dumne |
| feminine | dumna |
| masculine | dumny |
| plural_other | dumne |
| plural_masculine_personal | dumni |