private
gb/pɹˈaɪvɪt/ us/pɹˈaɪvɪt/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 700
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
A2
property
1
Not open to the public
For one person or group only, not for everyone.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a private [place/event/conversation]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'private' with 'personal'; 'private' usually means restricted access, while 'personal' means related to oneself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
exclusive (Emphasizes restricted access, often implying high status.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
public (Open and accessible to everyone.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
private property
|private conversation
|private life
|private meeting
|private room
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|privacy
|society
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The hotel has a private beach for guests only.
- They held a private meeting to discuss the merger.
- I need to make a private phone call.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- This is my private room.
- We had a private talk.
- The garden is private.
adjective
B1
property
2
About personal life
About your own life, not work or public things.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
private [life/matters/feelings]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners overuse 'secret' instead of 'private', but 'secret' implies intentional hiding, while 'private' just means personal.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
personal (Focuses more on individual identity and experiences.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
public (Concerning things known or shared by many people.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
private life
|private feelings
|private matters
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She doesn't like to talk about her private life in interviews.
- He kept his private feelings to himself.
- These are private matters between friends.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I don't talk about my private life.
- She keeps her private feelings secret.
- This is a private matter.
adjective
B1
property
3
Owned by individuals, not government
Owned by a person or company, not the government.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
private [company/business/school]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
independent (Stresses freedom from government control.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
public (Owned or run by the government.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
private company
|private sector
|private school
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|economics
|finance
உதாரணங்கள்
- He works for a private company in the tech sector.
- Private schools often have smaller class sizes.
- The private sector is growing quickly.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I work for a private company.
- She goes to a private school.
- This hospital is private.
adjective
A2
property
4
For one person's use only
Only for one person to use.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
a private [bathroom/office/car]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
personal (Focuses on belonging to one person specifically.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
shared (Used by more than one person.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
private bathroom
|private office
|private parking
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The suite includes a bedroom with a private bathroom.
- He enjoys having a private office at work.
- Guests have access to a private parking area.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I have a private bathroom.
- She has a private office.
- This car is private.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
technical
B1
entity
5
Lowest army rank soldier
A soldier with the lowest job in the army.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
soldier (General term; does not specify rank.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
army private
|promoted from private
கருப்பொருள்கள்
military
|politics
உதாரணங்கள்
- Private Johnson reported for duty at 0600 hours.
- He joined the army as a private and worked his way up.
- The sergeant ordered the privates to line up.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He is a private in the army.
- The private stands with other soldiers.
- Private Lee is young.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
private
IPA
GB/pɹˈaɪvɪt/
US/pɹˈaɪvɪt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
private (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (private)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: private
Noun
- Base: private
- Plural: privates
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
go private
1/ɡˈoʊ pɹˈaɪvɪt/
fixed phrase
Change to private ownership/funding
To change from being run by the government to being run by a person or company.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The company decided to go private after years on the stock market.
- Some schools have gone private due to funding cuts.
keep something private
1/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ pɹˈaɪvɪt/
fixed phrase
Not share information publicly
To not tell other people about something.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I prefer to keep my finances private.
- She kept the news private until she was ready.
private parts
1/pɹˈaɪvɪt pˈɑɹts/
fixed phrase
Genital organs of the body
The sexual parts of your body that are usually covered by clothes.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Teach children that no one should touch their private parts without permission.
- He felt embarrassed when the doctor examined his private parts.
in private
1/ˈɪn pɹˈaɪvɪt/
fixed phrase
away from other people
when other people cannot see, hear, or join; not in public
உதாரணங்கள்
- They spoke in private about the issue.
- They argued loudly in public but later apologized in private.
- Please tell me in private if there’s a problem.
- If you have any questions, please ask me in private after class.
- The couple preferred to keep their problems in private.