self

• Präfix oder Bestandteil, der verwendet wird, um Adjektive und Substantive zu bilden, die etwas bezeichnen, das sich auf die eigene Person bezieht oder von ihr ausgeht, oft mit der Bedeutung von Autonomie oder Selbstbezug.

A prefix or combining form used to form adjectives and nouns indicating something relating to oneself or itself, often implying autonomy or self-reference.

1. Self-referentialB2formal

   Relating to or designating the same person or thing; used in compound words to indicate action directed back upon the subject.

   Selbst-

   • Self-care is important for mental health.
   • He has a self-destructive habit of procrastinating.
   • The company promotes self-improvement among its employees.

   Synonymereflexive

• Substantiv, das die eigene Identität, Wesenheit oder Persönlichkeit einer Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die sich von anderen unterscheidet.

A noun referring to the essential being, personality, or identity of a person or thing, distinct from others.

1. Individual identityB2formal

   The essential being of a person, distinct from others.

   Selbst

   • She is trying to find her true self.
   • He lost his sense of self after the accident.
   • Meditation helps you connect with your inner self.

   Synonymeegoessenceidentityindividualitypersonasoulspirit

2. Personal interest or advantageB2formal

   One's own interest or welfare, often in a selfish context.

   Eigennutz

   • He acted out of self-interest rather than generosity.
   • Her decision was based purely on self-preservation.
   • The politician's actions were motivated by self-promotion.

   Synonymeegoismegotismself-centerednessself-interestself-regardself-seekingselfishness

   Antonymealtruismself-sacrificeselflessness

3. Personality or characterB2formal

   The combination of characteristics that make up a person's nature.

   Persönlichkeit

   • Her kind self always helps others.
   • He showed his true self when under pressure.
   • The therapy helped her become her best self.

   Synonymecharacteregoessenceidentityindividualitynaturepersonalitypsychesoul