Egoista (en. Selfish)

/ɛɡoɪstə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A person who is only focused on their own welfare and does not care for others.

He is often called selfish because he does not consider the feelings of his friends.

Madalas siyang tawaging egoista dahil hindi niya iniisip ang damdamin ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

Exhibiting behavior that shows no care for the welfare of others.

His selfish behavior caused a rift in their group.

Ang kanyang egoistang pag-uugali ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang grupo.

Derived from the Latin word 'ego' meaning 'I'

You are selfish!

A saying that shows concern over someone's selfishness.

Egoista ka!

self-centered

Exhibiting behavior that focuses on self-interest rather than that of others.

makasarili

Stubborn

He's so selfish, he doesn't want to listen to others' opinions.

Sobrang egoista niya, ayaw makinig sa opinion ng iba.

Only thinking of oneself

Don't be selfish, think of others too!

Huwag kang maging egoista, isipin mo rin ang ibang tao!

Selfie-minded

His post reflects his selfishness, it's all selfies in the feed!

Ang bill niya sa pagka-egoista, pura selfie sa feed!