boast

US /boʊst/
UK /boʊst/
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1.

prahlen, angeben

talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

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He likes to boast about his new car.
Er prahlt gerne mit seinem neuen Auto.
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She always boasts about her high grades.
Sie prahlt immer mit ihren guten Noten.
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bieten, aufweisen

(of a place, institution, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride).

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The city boasts a beautiful cathedral.
Die Stadt rühmt sich einer wunderschönen Kathedrale.
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The hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool.
Das Hotel bietet ein Hallenbad.
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Prahlerei, Angeberei

an act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction.

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His constant boasts about his wealth are annoying.
Seine ständigen Prahlereien über seinen Reichtum sind nervig.
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It was an empty boast, as he never followed through.
Es war eine leere Prahlerei, da er nie Taten folgen ließ.
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