No. 3,707 in German
privatleute
"Privatleute" means "private individuals" in English.
In a sentence
Privatleute verkaufen oftmals gebrauchte Items online.
Private individuals often sell used items online.
The term 'Privatleute' refers to individuals who are acting in a private, non-commercial capacity, emphasizing their role as regular citizens in the context of online selling.
Als Privatleute haben wir keine Geschäftslizenzen.
As private individuals, we do not hold business licenses.
Here, 'Privatleute' underscores the status of individuals not engaged in business activities, highlighting their separation from professional or commercial roles.
Privatleute können an der Abstimmung teilnehmen.
Private individuals can participate in the voting.
In this usage, 'Privatleute' denotes regular citizens or non-professionals, emphasizing inclusivity in societal or community actions like voting.
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