egoista
egoísta with stress marks
egoist
Usage Note
Egoista is from Spanish egoísta and describes a self-centered person who prioritizes their own interests above others'. In Filipino collectivist culture, being called egoista is a significant criticism, as community and family solidarity are core values, and the term is often used in arguments and character assessments.
Examples
" Egoista ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is an egoist.
Literal Translation
Egoist the sibling my.
" Ang taong iyon ay egoista. "
Natural Translation
That person is an egoist.
Literal Translation
The person that is egoist.
" Hindi siya nagiging masaya sa trabaho dahil napaka-egoista ng kanyang amo na ayaw magbahagi ng kredito sa kahit kanino. "
Natural Translation
He isn't happy at work because his boss is so self-centered that he refuses to share credit with anyone.
Literal Translation
Not he becoming happy at work because very-egoist of his boss that not-want to-share of credit to even anyone.
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