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private in German

private in German is privat, Schütze, Gemeiner — private means belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.

private in German

privat
adj
Schütze
noun
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
Gemeiner
noun
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
Kanonier
noun
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
Private
noun
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

What does "private" mean?

  1. adj Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
    "This road is private property."
  2. adj Not meant to be shared or known publicly; confidential.
    "That's a private matter between me and my doctor."
  3. adj Secluded from view or disturbance by others.
    "They found a private spot in the garden to talk."
  4. noun The lowest-ranking soldier in an army.
    "The private followed the sergeant's orders without question."

private in a sentence

  • This road is private property.
  • They travelled there in a private jet.
  • That's a private matter between me and my doctor.
  • They found a private spot in the garden to talk.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "private" in German?

"private" in German is privat, Schütze, Gemeiner. private means: Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.

How do you use "private" in a sentence?

Example: "This road is private property." In German, "private" is privat, Schütze, Gemeiner.

Are there other ways to say "private" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "private": privat, Schütze, Gemeiner, Kanonier, Private.

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