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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pʁi.və.mɑ̃
"Elle a discuté de ses projets privément avec ses amis proches."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that is not open to the public; in a way that is intended to be kept secret or confidential.
"She discussed her plans privately with her closest friends." - 2
In a personal or individual capacity, rather than in a public or official context.
"He prefers to handle his affairs privately rather than through public channels."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'privately' originates from the Middle English term 'privatli', derived from the Latin 'privatus', meaning 'personal' or 'individual'. Over time, it evolved to denote actions done in a manner that is not public or shared with others.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Privately" is said worldwide
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privément
Transliteration: pʁi.və.mɑ̃
"Elle a discuté de ses projets privément avec ses amis proches."
privat
Transliteration: priˈvaːt
"Sie besprach ihre Pläne privat mit ihren engsten Freunden."
privatamente
Transliteration: pri.va.taˈmen.te
"Ha discusso dei suoi piani privatamente con i suoi amici più stretti."
privadamente
Transliteration: pri.βa.ðaˈmen.te
"Ella discutió sus planes privadamente con sus amigos más cercanos."
privadamente
Transliteration: pɾivɐˈdɐ̃.mẽ.tʃi
"Ela discutiu seus planos privadamente com seus amigos mais próximos."
निजी रूप से
Transliteration: nījī rūp se
"उसने अपने योजनाओं के बारे में निजी रूप से अपने करीबी दोस्तों से चर्चा की।"
私下
Transliteration: sī xià
"她私下与她最亲密的朋友讨论了她的计划。"
사적으로
Transliteration: sajeogeuro
"그녀는 가장 가까운 친구들과 사적으로 자신의 계획에 대해 논의했다."
私的に
Transliteration: shiteki ni
"彼女は親しい友人と私的に計画について話し合った。"
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