ADJECTIVE
privat/pʁiˈvaːt/private; personal; non-official
privat is a German adjective that means private, personal, or non-official. It is pronounced /pʁiˈvaːt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "privater" and "privatesten".
Definitions
1.concerning one's personal life or not open to the public(not public, personal)
a.not related to an official or work situation, personal
Das ist meine private Angelegenheit.—That is my private matter.
b.owned by an individual and not by the state or an organization
Sie wohnt in einem privaten Haus.—She lives in a private house.
2.not for official or public communication, intended for personal use only(informal communication)
a.of a message or conversation not meant to be shared publicly
Kann ich dich privat sprechen?—Can I speak with you privately?
Adjective Forms
| Positive | privat |
|---|---|
| Comparative | privater |
| Superlative | privatesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "privat" mean in English?
- "privat" means private, personal, or non-official. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "privat"?
- "privat" is pronounced /pʁiˈvaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "privat"?
- The comparative of "privat" is "privater" and the superlative is "privatesten".
- What part of speech is "privat"?
- "privat" is a adjective in German.
