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anonymity
The state in which a person's identity is not known or is kept secret.
Viele Kommentatoren im Internet schätzen die Anonymität, die ihnen das Netz bietet.
Many commenters on the internet value the anonymity that the web offers them.
'Anonymität' (anonymity) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'anonym' (anonymous). The ending '-ität' is often used to form an abstract noun from an adjective that describes a state or quality.
Der Spender des Geldes wollte anonym bleiben.
The donor of the money wanted to remain anonymous.
Common verbs used with 'Anonymität' (anonymity) are 'wahren' (to preserve), 'schützen' (to protect), 'garantieren' (to guarantee), or 'aufgeben' (to give up). You can also 'genießen' (enjoy) anonymity.
Der Journalist muss die Anonymität seiner Quellen wahren.
The journalist must protect the anonymity of his sources.
As an abstract noun, 'Anonymität' (anonymity) is usually used without an article when the state is meant generally. The definite article 'die' is used when a specific form is meant.
Er zog in eine andere Stadt, weil er sich nach Anonymität sehnte.
He moved to another city because he longed for anonymity.
privacy
Privatsphäre and Anonymität can both protect personal information. Privatsphäre covers a person's entire private sphere; Anonymität specifically concerns their identity. Someone who remains anonymous is therefore not known, but this does not automatically protect all their private information.
Im Forum wahrt Mia ihre Anonymität, indem sie ihren echten Namen nicht nennt.
On the forum, Mia preserves her anonymity by not giving her real name.
Im Forum schützt Mia ihre Privatsphäre, indem sie keine persönlichen Fotos teilt.
On the forum, Mia protects her privacy by not sharing personal photos.
