In private Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɹaɪvət
in PRY-vuht
ˈɪn/ /pɹˈaɪvət
in pry-VUHT
Definition
When something is done or said away from other people, so that no one else is listening or watching.
Usage & Nuances
'In private' is used in both formal and informal settings. It often suggests confidentiality or a desire to avoid public attention. Common collocations: 'talk in private', 'meet in private', 'discuss in private'. Not interchangeable with 'in person' (face-to-face).
Spanish: en privadoPortuguese (BR): em particularPortuguese (PT): em privado - em particularChinese (Simplified): 私下Chinese (Traditional): 私下Hindi: निजी तौर परArabic: على انفرادBengali: গোপনে - ব্যক্তিগতভাবেRussian: наедине - приватноJapanese: 個人的に - 内密にVietnamese: riêng tưKorean: 사적으로 - 개인적으로Turkish: özel olarakUrdu: نجی طور پرIndonesian: secara pribadi
Example Sentences
Can we talk in private?
basic
She wanted to meet in private first.
basic
They discussed the problem in private.
basic
Let’s step outside and finish this in private.
natural
He told me the real story in private.
natural
If you have concerns, please share them in private.
natural