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individual / customized
Tailored to the particular needs, wishes, or characteristics of a single person or thing; personal and unique.
Der Schreiner fertigt individuelle Möbelstücke nach Kundenwunsch an.
The carpenter makes customized pieces of furniture according to the customer's wishes.
individual / original
Standing out from the crowd or from what is usual; independent and original in style or character.
Sie hat einen sehr individuellen Stil und trägt nie, was gerade in Mode ist.
She has a very individual style and never wears what happens to be in fashion.
'Individual' (individual) belongs to a word family centered around the single person. Related words are 'das Individuum' (the individual person) and 'die Individualität' (a person's uniqueness).
Jedes Individuum hat das Recht auf eine eigene Meinung.
Every individual has the right to their own opinion.
In German, 'individual' (individual) is only an adjective. Unlike in English, it cannot be used as a noun for a person. The German noun for that is 'das Individuum' (the individual) or simply 'die Person' (the person).
Jeder Kunde erhält eine individuelle Beratung.
Every customer receives individual consultation.
You can recognize the meaning from context. If it is about products or services, 'individual' (individual) usually means 'maßgeschneidert' (customized). If it refers to a person or their lifestyle, it means 'originell' (original) or 'eigenständig' (independent).
Wir suchen eine individuelle Lösung für Ihr Problem.
We are looking for a customized solution to your problem.
In the meaning of 'maßgeschneidert' (customized), 'individual' (individual) is often combined with services and products. Common collocations are 'individuelle Beratung' (individual consultation), 'individuelles Angebot' (customized offer), or 'etwas individuell gestalten' (to design something individually/customize something).
Sie können Ihr Auto individuell nach Ihren Wünschen konfigurieren.
You can configure your car individually according to your wishes.
When 'individual' (individual) means 'originell' (original), it often describes personal characteristics. Typical phrases are 'individueller Stil' (individual style), 'individueller Geschmack' (individual taste), or an 'individuelle Note' (individual touch).
Die Wohnung ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail und einer sehr individuellen Note eingerichtet.
The apartment is furnished with great attention to detail and a very individual touch.
personal / in person
Persönlich emphasizes that something concerns a particular person and their own interests. Individual here describes a design tailored to that person’s specific needs or wishes. Persönlich suits a reference to the person; individual suits targeted customization.
Die Beraterin erstellte für Paul einen individual auf seine Bedürfnisse abgestimmten Ausbildungsplan.
The adviser created an individualized training plan for Paul tailored to his needs.
Die Beraterin gab Paul eine persönliche Empfehlung für seine weitere Ausbildung.
The adviser gave Paul a personal recommendation for his further training.
