die Privatsphäre
Translation
privacy, private sphere
Examples
Bitte respektieren Sie meine Privatsphäre.
Please respect my privacy.
Das neue Gesetz soll die Privatsphäre besser schützen.
The new law is intended to better protect privacy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb's)) privacy ((to protect/respect)) to protect/respect (sb's) privacy One must respect the privacy of others.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intimacy, private life; Antonyms: public sphere, public eye
Etymology
From Privat (private) + Sphäre (sphere). Literally a 'private sphere'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a protective 'sphere' around your 'private' life. It's very similar to the English 'private sphere'.