Makasarili (en. Selfish)

ma-ka-sa-ri-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person who is overly focused on their own interests.

His selfish attitude did not benefit his friends.

Ang kanyang makasariling pag-uugali ay hindi nakabuti sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Related to one's own welfare or benefit.

He often serves the community, but with his own selfish motives.

Madalas siyang naglilingkod sa komunidad, ngunit may kanya-kanyang makasariling layunin.

from the word 'self' meaning 'personal' or 'self'.

selfish intention

intention focused solely on one's own welfare

makasariling layunin

selfish behavior

behavior that does not consider others

makasariling pag-uugali

self

Refers to an individual's identity.

sarili

self-serving

Actions or behaviors that have a negative impact on others.

bentang nakakaapekto

Selfish, as if not caring about others.

Mark is so selfish, he's always the first in everything.

Sobrang makasarili ni Mark, lagi na lang siya ang nauuna sa lahat.

Too focused on one's own interests.

He's not selfish, but he's really focused on his career.

Hindi siya makasarili, pero talagang nakatuon siya sa kanyang career.

Self-centered, as if only his/her world matters.

That friend of mine is so selfish, as if he's the only one with problems.

Yung kaibigan kong yun, makasarili na parang siya lang ang may problema.