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How do you say "selfish" in Greek?
εγωιστής
egoistis
In Greek, "selfish" is εγωιστής.
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Pronunciation
Say eh-go-EES-tees with stress on the third syllable. The epsilon (ε) is 'eh', and the iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
Writing and usage
Epsilon (ε) at the start. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee' (appears twice). Sigma (σ) is 's', then final sigma (σ).
Example sentence
Δεν θέλω να είμαι εγωιστής.
I don't want to be selfish.
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How to remember εγωιστής
Ego comes directly from Greek, meaning 'self'. Selfish people focus on their own ego.
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Questions about εγωιστής
How do you say "selfish" in Greek?
In Greek, "selfish" is εγωιστής. It is a noun.
How is εγωιστής written in Greek?
Epsilon (ε) at the start. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee' (appears twice). Sigma (σ) is 's', then final sigma (σ).
How is εγωιστής used in a sentence?
Use εγωιστής as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Δεν θέλω να είμαι εγωιστής. (I don't want to be selfish.).
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