privat
Translation
private, personal
Examples
Das ist meine private Meinung.
That is my private opinion.
Er besucht eine private Schule.
He attends a private school.
Dies ist ein privates Gespräch.
This is a private conversation.
Grammar Patterns
((private)) + Noun (attributive adjective) That is a private property.
to be + ((private)) (predicative adjective) This information is private.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persönlich (personal), vertraulich (confidential); Antonyms: öffentlich (public), offiziell (official)
Etymology
From Latin 'privatus', meaning 'set apart from public life'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'private'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'private'. The meaning and spelling are almost identical, making it easy to remember.