privy in German
privy in German is geheim, eingeweiht, in Kenntnis — privy means having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
privy in German
geheim
(now, _, chiefly, _, historical) Private, exclusive; not public; one's own. [from early 13th c.]
eingeweiht
With knowledge of; party to; let in on. [from late 14th c.]
in Kenntnis
With knowledge of; party to; let in on. [from late 14th c.]
What does "privy" mean?
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adj Having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
"Only a handful of executives were privy to the merger talks."
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adj Private or belonging to a particular individual, especially in formal or legal contexts.
"The privy council advised the monarch directly."
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noun An old-fashioned or rural outdoor toilet.
"The old farmhouse still had a privy out back."
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privy in a sentence
- Only a handful of executives were privy to the merger talks.
- The privy council advised the monarch directly.
- The old farmhouse still had a privy out back.
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What is "privy" in German?
"privy" in German is geheim, eingeweiht, in Kenntnis. privy means: Having private or secret knowledge of something, especially information not shared with everyone.
How do you use "privy" in a sentence?
Example: "Only a handful of executives were privy to the merger talks." In German, "privy" is geheim, eingeweiht, in Kenntnis.
Are there other ways to say "privy" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "privy": geheim, eingeweiht, in Kenntnis.
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