Translation of Kazakh word "мақтаныш" to English
мақтаныш
/mɑqtɑnɯʃ/
Meaning
NounThe quality or state of being proud. A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
How to use
Derived from the verb 'мақтану' (to boast, to be proud). It refers to both positive pride and negative arrogance depending on the context.
🇬🇧 English
pride
Example
Ұлының халықаралық жарыста алтын медаль жеңіп алғанын көрген ананың кеудесін мақтаныш кернеді.
Seeing her son win a gold medal at the international competition, the mother felt her heart swell with pride.
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Common phrases
- ұлттық мақтаныш— national pride
- мақтаныш ету— to take pride in
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Frequency rank: #984 in Kazakh
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What does the Kazakh word "мақтаныш" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "мақтаныш" means "pride" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ұлының халықаралық жарыста алтын медаль жеңіп алғанын көрген ананың кеудесін мақтаныш кернеді." (which translates as "Seeing her son win a gold medal at the international competition, the mother felt her heart swell with pride.").
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