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
Schütze
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
Gemeiner
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
Kanonier
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
Private
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
What does "private" mean?
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adj Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
"This road is private property."
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adj Not meant to be shared or known publicly; confidential.
"That's a private matter between me and my doctor."
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adj Secluded from view or disturbance by others.
"They found a private spot in the garden to talk."
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noun The lowest-ranking soldier in an army.
"The private followed the sergeant's orders without question."
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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.
- Her diary is private, so please don't read it.
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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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