vor Stolz platzen

to burst with pride

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Noun

der Stolz m.

Verb

platzen

Topic

Gefühle und Geist

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Colloquial/idiomatic

Watch out. Nuance: often implies slightly negative, excessive pride.

In a sentence

Which form of platzen fills the gap?

Der Opa ____ vor Stolz, als sein Enkel das Tor schießt.

How it is used

Means 'to burst with pride' – an exaggerated, vivid image of overwhelming pride. Colloquial/idiomatic. Used when someone is boastful, e.g., after a child wins a competition. Nuance: often implies slightly negative, excessive pride.

Other verbs that go with Stolz

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• aus (falschen) Stolz handelnto act out of (false) pride
• jds. Stolz verletzento hurt someone's pride
• seinen Stolz überwindento overcome one's pride

All collocations with Stolz

Other collocations built on platzen

• vor Neid platzento be extremely jealous, almost unable to contain it

More from Gefühle und Geist

• Kopfschmerzen habento have a headache
• seine Gefühle verbergen / versteckento hide/conceal one's feelings
• Blödsinn verzapfento spout nonsense, stronger than 'reden'
• sich in Geduld übento practice patience
• jds. Neid erregento cause jealousy in others

All collocations in Gefühle und Geist