Translation of Slovak word "pýcha" to English
pýcha
/piːxa/
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
Feminine noun declined according to the žena pattern (genitive singular pýchy, dative/locative pýche). Unlike hrdosť (healthy pride), pýcha often carries a pejorative connotation of arrogance or conceit (e.g. pýcha predchádza pád - pride goes before a fall). It can also denote a source of legitimate national or regional pride.
🇬🇧 English
pride
Example sentence
Cíti hlbokú pýchu na úspechy svojich detí.
She feels deep pride in her children's achievements.
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Common phrases
- pýcha predchádza pád— pride goes before a fall
- ranená pýcha— wounded pride
- národná pýcha— national pride
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The Slovak word "pýcha" means "pride" in English.
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