selbstbewusst
Translation
self-confident, self-assured, poised
Examples
Sie ist eine sehr selbstbewusste Frau.
She is a very self-confident woman.
Er tritt sehr selbstbewusst auf.
He comes across as very self-confident.
Grammar Patterns
[Subject] + to be + self-confident ... is self-confident Sie ist sehr selbstbewusst.
[self-confident] + [Noun] a self-confident ... ein selbstbewusster Mensch
Similar Words
sicher (sure, confident), souverän (poised); Antonyms: unsicher (insecure), schüchtern (shy)
Etymology
Composed of 'Selbst' (self) and 'bewusst' (aware, conscious). Literally 'self-aware'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'conscious of your self' – knowing your own abilities and worth, which leads to confidence.