selbstlos
Translation
selfless, altruistic, unselfish
Examples
Ihre Hilfe war vollkommen selbstlos.
Her help was completely selfless.
Er ist für sein selbstloses Handeln bekannt.
He is known for his selfless actions.
Grammar Patterns
to act selflessly Sie handelt immer selbstlos.
Similar Words
Synonyms: altruistic, unselfish; Antonyms: egoistic, selfish
Etymology
Composed of 'selbst' (self) and '-los' (-less). It's a direct equivalent of 'self-less'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'less' of their 'self' in their actions, focusing only on others.