Engelsk

personal

gb/pˈɚsənəl/ us/pˈɚsənəl/
A2 Engelsk
~ 600
Betydninger
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adjective A2 property
1

Relating to an individual person

About or connected to one person, not others.

Brugsmønster: [personal] [noun]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'personal' with 'private'. 'Personal' means related to a person, while 'private' means not for others to see or know.
Synonymer
private (Emphasizes something meant to be kept from others, often more about secrecy.)
Antonymer
public (Belonging to or open for everyone, not specific to one person.)
Ordforbindelser
personal life |personal information |personal opinion |personal experience |personal belongings
Temaer
daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She refused to answer questions about her personal life.
  • Your personal belongings are in the locker.
  • That's just my personal opinion, not the company's view.
  • He shared his personal experience of living abroad.
  • Personal information should be kept secure.
Læringseksempler
  • This is my personal bag.
  • I don't talk about my personal life at work.
  • Please keep your personal things in your room.
  • That is my personal choice.
  • He told me his personal story.
adjective A2 property
2

For use by one person only

Made for one person to use.

Brugsmønster: [personal] [item/device/service]
Synonymer
individual (Focuses on being for one specific person rather than shared.)
Antonymer
shared (Used by more than one person.)
Ordforbindelser
personal computer |personal account |personal space
Temaer
daily life |technology |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • I have my own personal computer at home.
  • Please respect my personal space.
  • Each employee has a personal locker.
Læringseksempler
  • This is my personal phone.
  • I need my personal space.
  • He uses his personal account for shopping.
adjective B1 property
3

Based on someone's feelings or opinions

Based on how someone feels or thinks, not on facts.

Brugsmønster: [personal] [view/decision/opinion]
Synonymer
subjective (More formal; used in contrast to 'objective'.)
Antonymer
objective (Based on facts and not influenced by feelings.)
Ordforbindelser
personal opinion |personal judgment
Temaer
emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • That's a personal judgment, not a scientific one.
  • Her choice of dress was a personal decision.
  • I don't take it personally; it's just business.
Læringseksempler
  • This is my personal opinion.
  • It is my personal choice.
  • That is a personal question.
adjective B1 property
4

Done by oneself directly

Done by a person themselves, not by someone else.

Synonymer
direct (Suggests without intermediaries; may apply beyond people.)
Antonymer
delegated (Given to someone else to do instead of doing it yourself.)
Ordforbindelser
personal visit |personal attention
Temaer
daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Eksempler
  • The president made a personal visit to the disaster area.
  • I want to give you my personal attention on this matter.
  • She took a personal interest in the project.
Læringseksempler
  • I made a personal call to her.
  • He gave me his personal help.
  • She made a personal trip to see her friend.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
personal
IPA
GB/pˈɚsənəl/
US/pˈɚsənəl/
Stavelser og tryk
per - son - al (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: personal
Ordfamilie
Core family
person noun A1 personally adverb B1 personality noun A2
Related words
personalize verb B2 personnel noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
impersonal adjective B2
Advanced or less common
interpersonal adjective B2 impersonate verb B2 personify verb C1
Udtryk

personal best

1
/pˈɚsənəl bˈɛst/
fixed phrase

One's best achievement so far

The best result you have ever achieved in something.

Eksempler
  • She ran the race in 20 minutes, a new personal best.
  • He scored 95 points, beating his previous personal best.

nothing personal

1
/nˈʌθɪŋ pˈɚsənəl/
fixed phrase

Not meant as an insult to you

Used to say that what you are doing is not because of dislike for the other person.

Eksempler
  • It's nothing personal, I just have to follow the rules.
  • Nothing personal, but I think we should hire someone else.

nothing personal

2
/nˈʌθɪŋ pˈɚsənəl/
fixed phrase

Not meant as an insult to you specifically

Used to say you are not trying to hurt someone’s feelings.

Eksempler
  • Nothing personal, but I think we need someone else for this job.
  • It's nothing personal; it's just business policy.

take it personally

1
/tˈeɪk ˈɪt pˈɚsənəli/
fixed phrase

Feel hurt by something said/done

To feel upset because you think something is directed at you personally.

Eksempler
  • Don't take it personally; he's rude to everyone.
  • She took the criticism personally and was very upset.
  • She took the comment personally and stopped talking to him.

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