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selfish in German

selfish in German is selbstsüchtig, egoistisch, egozentrisch — selfish means caring mainly about one's own wants and needs, with little concern for other people.

selfish in German

selbstsüchtig
adj
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
egoistisch
adj
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
egozentrisch
adj
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.

What does "selfish" mean?

  1. adj Caring mainly about one's own wants and needs, with little concern for other people.
    "It was selfish of him to take the last seat without asking."
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selfish in a sentence

  • It was selfish of him to take the last seat without asking.
  • She accused her brother of being selfish with the inheritance.

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What is "selfish" in German?

"selfish" in German is selbstsüchtig, egoistisch, egozentrisch. selfish means: Caring mainly about one's own wants and needs, with little concern for other people.

How do you use "selfish" in a sentence?

Example: "It was selfish of him to take the last seat without asking." In German, "selfish" is selbstsüchtig, egoistisch, egozentrisch.

Are there other ways to say "selfish" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "selfish": selbstsüchtig, egoistisch, egozentrisch.

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