Synonyms for

Ich

Verb / ɪtʃ / Another word for ich — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ich is a German pronoun that means 'I' in English.

Synonyms & similar words

I me myself ego self personally individually privately personage character identity individuality substance essence nature person soul spirit being

Synonyms by register

Formal

egoistic egotistical egocentric

Informal

selfish me-first self-centered

Literary

narcissistic solipsistic

Antonyms

selfless altruistic generous giving unselfish benevolent

Common collocations

  • my own ich
  • the ich
  • a strong ich
  • the inner ich
  • the false ich
  • the true ich
  • the primal ich

Word family

noun ego

Usage note

The term 'ich' is a German word meaning 'I' or 'ego', often used in psychological contexts, particularly in Freudian theory. It is not a common English word and should be used with care to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. Ich liebe dich. (I love you.)
  2. Ich bin müde. (I am tired.)
  3. Ich habe ein Haustier. (I have a pet.)
  4. Ich lese gerne Bücher. (I like to read books.)
  5. Ich esse gerne Pizza. (I like to eat pizza.)

Quotes

  • 'Ich bin ein Berliner.' - John F. Kennedy
  • 'Ich habe fertig.' - Giovanni Trapattoni
  • 'Ich habe keine besondere Begabung, sondern bin nur leidenschaftlich neugierig.' - Albert Einstein

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