Meaning
selfish
- caring only for oneself; selfish, self-centered
In a sentence
Non pensare solo a te stesso, non essere egoista.
Don't just think about yourself; don't be selfish.
È stata una scelta egoista che ha ferito molte persone.
It was a selfish choice that hurt many people.
I suoi amici sono spesso egoisti e non lo aiutano mai.
His friends are often selfish and never help him.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| egoista | masculine · singular |
| egoista | feminine · singular |
| egoisti | masculine · plural |
| egoiste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable ending -a for both masculine and feminine singular (un uomo egoista, una donna egoista).
- Plural forms follow regular gender endings: masculine plural 'egoisti', feminine plural 'egoiste'.