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private life
A person's personal sphere of life, separate from their professional or public activities. It includes family, friends, hobbies, and one's privacy.
Viele Prominente versuchen, ihr Privatleben vor der Presse zu schützen.
Many celebrities try to protect their private life from the press.
The word is a clear compound of 'privat' (private) and 'das Leben' (life). So it literally describes the part of life that is private and personal.
Er trennt sein Berufs- und Privatleben strikt.
He strictly separates his work life and private life.
Common verbs used with 'Privatleben' (private life) are 'schützen' (to protect), 'respektieren' (to respect), and 'haben' (to have). It is often about keeping this area away from the public eye.
Journalisten sollten das Privatleben von Politikern respektieren.
Journalists should respect the private life of politicians.
'Privatleben' (private life) is almost always used with a possessive article such as 'mein' (my), 'dein' (your), or 'ihr' (her/their). This emphasizes that it refers to a specific person's personal sphere.
Ich spreche nicht gerne über mein Privatleben.
I don't like talking about my private life.
privacy
Privatsphäre and Privatleben both concern the personal, non-public sphere. Privatsphäre emphasizes protection from being observed or interfered with; Privatleben refers to the sphere of life itself, such as family, friends, and leisure time.
Die Schauspielerin spricht offen über ihr Privatleben und erzählt von ihrer Familie.
The actress speaks openly about her private life and talks about her family.
Die Schauspielerin schützt ihre Privatsphäre und beantwortet keine persönlichen Fragen.
The actress protects her privacy and does not answer personal questions.
