Im Privaten
Example: Wir treffen uns im Privaten, nicht bei der Arbeit.
Definition
"Im Privaten" refers to actions or events that take place in a private or personal setting, away from public or professional contexts. It highlights the distinction between private life and public or work environments, as in the example: 'Wir treffen uns im Privaten, nicht bei der Arbeit.'
Translations
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in private -
en privado -
privé -
en privat -
en privé
Etymology
The phrase "im Privaten" comes from the German preposition 'im,' a contraction of 'in dem' meaning 'in the,' combined with 'Privaten,' which derives from the Latin 'privatus,' meaning 'private' or 'personal.' Did you know? The root 'privatus' originally meant 'separated from the public,' emphasizing personal or confidential matters.
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