No. 12,966 in Russian
личная
"Personal."
In a sentence
У меня есть личная проблема, с которой я сейчас сталкиваюсь.
I have a personal problem that I am currently facing.
Here, 'личная' describes the nature of the problem, emphasizing its private and individuality-related characteristics.
Её личная жизнь всегда была закрыта от общения.
Her personal life has always been closed to communication.
In this context, 'личная' pertains to 'life,' signifying an area that is private and specific to the individual.
Это личная вещь, и я бы не хотел её обсуждать.
This is a personal matter, and I wouldn't want to discuss it.
The word 'личная' here modifies 'вещь,' indicating that the matter is of a private or intimate nature specific to the speaker.
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