ναρκισσιστής
narkissistis
The Greek word for "narcissist" is ναρκισσιστής (narkissistis).
This noun refers to one who shows extreme love for themselves.
Meaning: one who shows extreme love for themself (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form ναρκισσιστής is masculine. To refer to multiple males or a mixed group of people, use the plural form ναρκισσιστές.
How do you pronounce it?
narkissistis
Did you know?
- The English word 'narcotic' comes from the same Greek root as ναρκισσιστής, as both relate to the 'numbing' effect of the narcissus flower's scent.
- In Greek, the word for the narcissus flower, ναρκίσσος, shares a root with the word ναρκώ, which means 'to make numb' or 'to stun'.
- The term originates from the Greek myth of Νάρκισσος, a youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and eventually turned into the flower known as the narcissus.
Examples in context
- Ο Πέτρος είναι αληθινός ναρκισσιστής. Αγνοεί πλήρως τις ανάγκες και τα συναισθήματα των άλλων.Petros is a true narcissist. He completely disregards the needs and emotions of others.
- Είναι ένας αδίστακτος ναρκισσιστής.Ine enas adistaktos narkissistis.He is a ruthless narcissist.
- Ο παλιός μου φίλος είναι ναρκισσιστής.O palios mou filos ine narkissistis.My old friend is a narcissist.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Maria are discussing a mutual acquaintance.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈβλεπες πώς μιλούσε μόνο για τον εαυτό του;Eveles pos milouse mono gia ton eaftho tou?Did you see how he only talked about himself?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, είναι ένας κλασικός ναρκισσιστής.Ne, einai enas klasikos narkissistis.Yes, he is a classic narcissist.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠιστεύω ότι δεν νοιάζεται για κανέναν άλλο.Pistevo oti den noiazetai gia kanenan allo.I believe he doesn't care about anyone else.
- Μαρία MariaΑυτό είναι τυπικό για έναν ναρκισσιστή.Afto einai typiko gia enan narkissisti.That is typical for a narcissist.
