aufopfernd
Translation
self-sacrificing, devoted, selfless
Examples
Sie pflegte ihre Mutter aufopfernd.
She cared for her mother self-sacrificingly.
Seine aufopfernde Arbeit wurde belohnt.
His devoted work was rewarded.
Grammar Patterns
(as an adjective) self-sacrificing Her self-sacrificing love was boundless.
(as an adverb) self-sacrificingly He cared for the family self-sacrificingly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selbstlos (selfless), hingebungsvoll (devoted); Antonyms: egoistisch (egoistic)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up) and 'opfern' (to sacrifice). It suggests 'sacrificing up' one's own interests for a cause or person.
Memory Tips
Picture 'offering' ('opfern') 'up' ('auf') your own time and energy for another person.