No. 2,420 in German
privat
Private.
In a sentence
Dieses Gespräch ist privat und nicht für andere Ohren bestimmt.
This conversation is private and not meant for other ears.
Here, 'privat' is used as an adjective to describe the nature of the conversation, emphasizing its confidentiality.
Ich habe eine private Sammlung von alten Münzen.
I have a private collection of old coins.
In this sentence, 'privat' denotes ownership and exclusivity, showing that the collection belongs only to the speaker.
Bitte respektieren Sie meine privates Leben und stellen Sie keine persönlichen Fragen.
Please respect my private life and refrain from asking personal questions.
Here, 'privat' is used to express the scope of one's personal life that is expected to be free from intrusion.
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