privat
private
Etwas, das nur für eine einzelne Person oder eine bestimmte Gruppe gedacht ist und nicht für alle offensteht.
The German word privat is an adjective meaning private or personal. It comes directly from Latin privatus, with no composite parts to analyze further here.
Similar words:
- persönlich (personal)
- intim (intimate)
- eigen (own, private)
Difference:
- Privat emphasizes something belonging to an individual or restricted from public/public access.
- Persönlich focuses more on the individual or personal aspect or experience.
- Intim suggests a close, confidential relationship.
- Eigen stresses ownership or individuality.
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Examples
Sie hat ein privates Zimmer.adjective
She has a private room.
Ihre E-Mail-Adresse ist privat.adjective
Her email address is private.
Ihre Nummer bleibt privat.adjective
Her number remains private.
Meine Telefonnummer bleibt privat.adjective
My phone number remains private.
Das Gespräch war privat und persönlich.adjective
The conversation was private and personal.
Dieses Gespräch muss privat bleiben.adjective
This conversation must remain private.
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