stolze

In a sentence

• Die stolze Katze saß auf dem Dach.

  The proud cat sat on the roof.

  Used as an adjective to describe the characteristic of the cat, conveying self-satisfaction or pride.

• Er war ein stolzer Vater, als sein Sohn den Preis gewann.

  He was a proud father when his son won the prize.

  As an adjective, it describes an emotional state of satisfaction and happiness due to someone else's achievement.

• Das stolze Schloss thront auf dem Hügel.

  The stately castle sits on the hill.

  Here, 'stolze' conveys magnificence or impressive presence, often used poetically to describe something majestic.