Self-centered (tl. Kanyakanya)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay kanyakanya at hindi nag-iisip ng ibang tao.
Maria is self-centered and doesn't think of other people.
Context: daily life
Minsan, kanyakanya ang mga bata sa paaralan.
Sometimes, children are self-centered at school.
Context: school
Dahil sa kanyang kanyakanya, wala siyang kaibigan.
Because of his self-centeredness, he has no friends.
Context: socialization

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Hindi dapat maging kanyakanya ang isang tao sa relasyon.
A person should not be self-centered in a relationship.
Context: relationships
Ang kanyang kanyakanya ay nagdudulot ng problema sa kanyang pamilya.
His self-centeredness causes problems for his family.
Context: family
Minsan, ang pagiging kanyakanya ay resulta ng takot sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Sometimes, being self-centered is a result of fear of misunderstanding.
Context: psychology

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang ugaling kanyakanya ay nagpapakita ng kakulangan sa empatiya.
His self-centered behavior shows a lack of empathy.
Context: psychology
Sa mga group discussion, ang mga kanyakanya na tao ay madalas na nagiging hadlang sa progreso.
In group discussions, self-centered individuals often hinder progress.
Context: communication
Ang kanyakanya ng mga lider ay maaaring makasira sa kanilang reputasyon.
The self-centered nature of leaders can damage their reputation.
Context: leadership