Example: Er spricht nicht gern in der Öffentlichkeit über private Dinge.
Definition
"In der Öffentlichkeit" means in a public place or in the presence of other people, often referring to actions or behaviors that happen openly rather than in private. For example, it can describe someone speaking or acting where others can see or hear.
Translations
in public
en público
in het openbaar
en públic
en public
Etymology
The phrase "in der Öffentlichkeit" comes from German, where 'Öffentlichkeit' means 'public' or 'public sphere.' It combines 'öffentlich' (public) with the suffix '-keit' to form a noun. The phrase literally translates to 'in the public' and has been used to describe being in view or within the community's shared space.
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