privacy
die Privatsphäre, die Privatsphären
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privacy
A person's personal, non-public area of life, which others should not interfere with. It describes the right to be left alone and to keep personal matters to oneself.
Bitte respektiere meine Privatsphäre und lies nicht meine privaten Nachrichten.
Please respect my privacy and don't read my private messages.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Privatsphären |
| genitive | der Privatsphäre |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Privatsphäre | die Privatsphären |
| accusative | die Privatsphäre | die Privatsphären |
| dative | der Privatsphäre | den Privatsphären |
| genitive | der Privatsphäre | der Privatsphären |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'privat' (private) and 'die Sphäre' (sphere). So it literally describes the private area or the 'private sphere' that surrounds a person.
Er zog sich in seine Privatsphäre zurück, um ungestört zu sein.
He withdrew into his private sphere so he would not be disturbed.
'Privatsphäre' (privacy) is often used with certain verbs. You can 'respektieren' (respect), 'schützen' (protect), 'achten' (respect), or 'verletzen' (violate) a person's privacy.
Das neue Gesetz soll die Privatsphäre der Bürger besser schützen.
The new law is intended to better protect citizens' privacy.
'Privatsphäre' (privacy) is a central term in discussions about data protection, social media, and personality rights. It is used both in everyday life and in legal and political contexts.
Viele Menschen sorgen sich um ihre Privatsphäre im Internet.
Many people worry about their privacy on the internet.
data protection
Datenschutz and Privatsphäre both concern protecting personal matters. Datenschutz is particularly aimed at preventing the unauthorized collection, storage, or sharing of personal data. Privatsphäre refers more broadly to the non-public area of a person's life, which others should not intrude on.
Die App schützt meine Privatsphäre, indem sie meine privaten Fotos vor Fremden verbirgt.
The app protects my privacy by hiding my private photos from strangers.
Die App stärkt den Datenschutz, indem sie meine Kontaktdaten nicht weitergibt.
The app strengthens data protection by not sharing my contact details.
