aus (falschen) Stolz handeln

to act out of (false) pride

Türkçe: gururuna yenilmek

Noun

der Stolz m.

Verb

handeln

Topic

Gefühle und Geist

Register

Neutral to slightly formal

Watch out. Common mistake: learners confuse 'falschen Stolz' (misguided pride) with 'echter Stolz' (genuine pride).

In a sentence

Which form of handeln fills the gap?

Die Politikerin ____ aus falschem Stolz und lehnt jede Hilfe ab.

How it is used

Means 'to act out of (false) pride' – actions driven by dignity or stubbornness. Neutral to slightly formal. Used in discussions about motives, e.g., refusing help due to pride. Common mistake: learners confuse 'falschen Stolz' (misguided pride) with 'echter Stolz' (genuine pride).

Other verbs that go with Stolz

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• vor Stolz platzento burst with pride
• jds. Stolz verletzento hurt someone's pride
• seinen Stolz überwindento overcome one's pride

All collocations with Stolz

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All collocations in Gefühle und Geist