der Privatbereich
Translation
private sphere, private area, privacy
Examples
Bitte respektieren Sie meinen Privatbereich.
Please respect my private sphere.
Das gehört in den Privatbereich.
That belongs in the private sphere.
Grammar Patterns
j-s Privatbereich - sb.'s private sphere - This is my private sphere.
den Privatbereich ((von j-m)) respektieren - to respect sb.'s private sphere - One must respect the private sphere of others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Privatsphäre, Intimsphäre; Antonyms: Öffentlichkeit
Etymology
Composed of 'privat' (private) and 'Bereich' (area, sphere). Literally 'private area'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'private' zone or 'area' where others are not allowed. The word 'Bereich' sounds a bit like 'reach' - the area within your private reach.