privat
Translation
private, personal
Examples
Das ist meine private Nummer.
This is my private number.
Ich spreche nicht gern über mein Privatleben.
I don't like to talk about my private life.
Grammar Patterns
to keep ((et4)) private to keep sth. private We should keep this private.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persönlich, vertraulich; Antonyms: öffentlich, offiziell
Etymology
From Latin 'privatus' (set apart from public life).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'private', making it very easy to recognize and remember.