Eigennutz
derNounself-interest
English translations
- 01
self-interest
Word details
- German meaning
- Eigennutz bedeutet, dass jemand nur an seinen eigenen Vorteil denkt und handelt.
- English meaning
- Self-interest
- Synonym
- Egoismus, Selbstsucht
- German example
- Sein Handeln war von purem Eigennutz getrieben.
- English example
- His actions were driven by pure self-interest.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Eigennutz
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- denunzieren
To denounce means to report someone to an authority, often for base motives such as revenge or self-interest.
- Altruismus
Altruism
- Duckmäuser
A yes-man is a person who behaves submissively and obsequiously towards authorities, often out of cowardice or self-interest.
- Eigeninteresse
Self-interest refers to the pursuit of personal advantage or benefit.
Example sentences with “Eigennutz”
Er handelt nur aus Eigennutz. (He only acts out of self-interest.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Eigennutz always negative?
It is often used negatively to imply selfishness. Masculine (der Eigennutz).