self-confident / self-aware
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self-confident
Describes a person who is convinced of their own abilities and worth and presents themselves with confidence.
Sie hat die Präsentation sehr selbstbewusst und überzeugend gehalten.
She gave the presentation in a very self-confident and convincing way.
self-aware
(Philosophy, psychology) Being aware of oneself as a thinking and existing individual.
Der Mensch ist das einzige uns bekannte Lebewesen, das wirklich selbstbewusst ist.
Humans are the only living beings known to us that are truly self-aware.
The word is made up of 'selbst' (self) and 'bewusst' (aware). So it literally means that one is aware of oneself. From this comes today's main meaning, 'sicher im Auftreten' (confident in one's manner).
Ein selbstbewusster Mensch kennt seine Stärken und Schwächen.
A self-confident person knows their strengths and weaknesses.
The adjective 'selbstbewusst' (self-confident/self-aware) is directly connected to the noun 'das Selbstbewusstsein' (self-confidence/self-awareness). This noun can mean both 'self-confidence' and 'self-awareness'.
Ihr mangelt es an Selbstbewusstsein, um vor vielen Menschen zu sprechen.
She lacks the self-confidence to speak in front of many people.
In its everyday meaning, 'selbstbewusst' (self-confident) is often combined with verbs of appearance or manner. Typical phrases are 'selbstbewusst auftreten' (to appear confident), 'selbstbewusst wirken' (to seem confident), or 'selbstbewusst sein' (to be confident).
Obwohl er nervös war, versuchte er, selbstbewusst aufzutreten.
Although he was nervous, he tried to appear self-confident.
The philosophical meaning 'sich seiner Existenz bewusst sein' (to be aware of one's existence) is used almost exclusively in scientific, psychological, or philosophical texts. In everyday language, the meaning is always 'sicher im Auftreten' (confident in one's manner).
In der Philosophie wird diskutiert, ab wann ein Kind selbstbewusst ist.
In philosophy, people discuss from what point a child is self-aware.
proud
Stolz and selbstbewusst (self-confident) can both describe a person with a high sense of self-worth. Selbstbewusst mainly emphasizes inner confidence and a confident manner. Stolz focuses more on one's own dignity and, depending on the context, can also come across as arrogant or conceited.
Er wirkt selbstbewusst und vertritt seine Entscheidung auch vor der kritischen Gruppe sicher.
He comes across as self-confident and confidently stands by his decision even in front of the critical group.
Er wirkt stolz und lässt sich von der Kritik an seiner Entscheidung nicht leicht verletzen.
He comes across as proud and is not easily hurt by criticism of his decision.
