What does osjälvisk in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word osjälvisk in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use osjälvisk in Swedish.

The word osjälvisk in Swedish means unselfish, osjälvisk, osjälvisk, altruistisk, oegennyttig, osjälvisk, osjälvisk, oegennyttig, oegoistisk, generös. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word osjälvisk

unselfish

osjälvisk

(not selfish, thinking of others)

Monica was thoroughly selfless: she gave her whole life to the church. Becoming a soldier is the ultimate selfless act, in a way.

osjälvisk

(act: generous)

Tommy did an unselfish act when he let his little sister have his share of the cake.

altruistisk, oegennyttig, osjälvisk

(unselfish)

The act was generous but not entirely altruistic.

osjälvisk, oegennyttig, oegoistisk

(person: considers others)

Michaela is an unselfish person who always considers other people's needs.

generös

(generous)

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