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private property
Ownership of things, land, or capital that belongs to a private individual or a private company, and not to the state or the general public.
Das Betreten des Geländes ist verboten, da es sich um Privateigentum handelt.
Entering the grounds is prohibited because it is private property.
The word is a clear compound of the adjective 'privat' (private) and the noun 'das Eigentum' (property/ownership). It therefore refers to property that is in private hands.
Das Recht auf Privateigentum ist in der Verfassung verankert.
The right to private property is enshrined in the constitution.
To specify what the property consists of, the preposition 'an' with the dative is often used: 'das Privateigentum an etwas' (private ownership of something).
Die Diskussion drehte sich um das Privateigentum an Produktionsmitteln.
The discussion revolved around private ownership of the means of production.
A very common and practical use of the word is found on warning signs that prohibit unauthorized entry.
Am Zaun hing ein Schild: „Privateigentum! Betreten verboten!“
There was a sign hanging on the fence: 'Private property! No trespassing!'
private property
Privatbesitz and Privateigentum both refer to property owned by private rather than state or public owners. Privatbesitz tends to highlight the specific private owner of an object, while Privateigentum refers more to this form of ownership. In general usage, the two terms can overlap.
Die Grundstücke in diesem Gebiet sind überwiegend Privateigentum.
Most of the plots of land in this area are privately owned.
Das Grundstück befindet sich im Privatbesitz einer Familie.
The property is privately owned by a family.
