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selfishness in German

selfishness in German is Selbstsucht, Egoismus — selfishness means the trait of putting one's own interests ahead of other people's.

selfishness in German

Selbstsucht
noun
The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
Egoismus
noun
The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.

What does "selfishness" mean?

  1. noun The trait of putting one's own interests ahead of other people's.
    "His selfishness eventually cost him his closest friendships."
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selfishness in a sentence

  • His selfishness eventually cost him his closest friendships.

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What is "selfishness" in German?

"selfishness" in German is Selbstsucht, Egoismus. selfishness means: The trait of putting one's own interests ahead of other people's.

How do you use "selfishness" in a sentence?

Example: "His selfishness eventually cost him his closest friendships." In German, "selfishness" is Selbstsucht, Egoismus.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "selfishness": Selbstsucht, Egoismus.

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