Pansarili (en. Selfish)
/pænˈsɑːrɪli/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Relating to one's own benefit or interest.
Sometimes, his decisions seem purely selfish.
Minsan, ang kanyang mga desisyon ay tila pansarili lamang.
Indifferent to the welfare of others.
Your selfish goal affects the entire group.
Ang iyong pansariling layunin ay nakakaapekto sa buong grupo.
Not giving or helping others.
He rarely engages because he is selfish.
Bihira siyang makipag-ugnayan dahil siya ay pansarili.
Etymology
Derived from the words 'pan' and 'sarili', meaning 'for oneself'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
self-interest
interest or benefit focused only on oneself.
pansariling interes
personal welfare
welfare pertaining to one's own comfort.
pansariling kapakanan
Related Words
self
Refers to one's own being or condition.
sarili
Slang Meanings
for oneself
You should also set aside time for yourself, not always for others.
Dapat ka ring maglaan ng oras para sa pansarili mo, hindi laging para sa iba.
selfish
Don't be selfish in making decisions, consider others too.
Huwag kang pansarili sa pagdesisyon, isipin mo rin ang iba.
self-care
Personal time is important as part of your self-care routine.
Importante ang pansarili bilang bahagi ng self-care routine mo.