die Privatpersonen
Translation
private individuals, private persons
Examples
Das Angebot gilt nur für Privatpersonen.
This offer is only valid for private individuals.
Privatpersonen dürfen hier nicht parken.
Private individuals are not allowed to park here.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) As the subject. Privatpersonen müssen Steuern zahlen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einzelpersonen (individuals), Bürger (citizens); Antonyms: Unternehmen (companies), juristische Personen (legal entities)
Etymology
Composed of 'Privat' (private) and 'Personen' (persons). Literally means 'private persons'.
Memory Tips
Think of this as the opposite of companies or public bodies; it refers to individual people.