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How do you say "selfish" in German?
egoistisch
In German, "selfish" is egoistisch.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ay-go-IS-tish' with stress on the second syllable. Four syllables.
Grammar notes
Egoistisch is an adjective derived from Egoist (egoist). Comparative: egoistischer, superlative: am egoistischsten.
Example sentence
Er ist egoistisch.
He is selfish.
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How to remember egoistisch
Egoistisch contains 'ego'. Selfish people focus on their own ego.
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Questions about egoistisch
How do you say "selfish" in German?
In German, "selfish" is egoistisch. It is a noun.
How is egoistisch written in German?
egoistisch is written using the standard German script.
How is egoistisch used in a sentence?
Use egoistisch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er ist egoistisch. (He is selfish.).
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