/peɾsoˈnal/
Translation
personal, private
Word origin
From Latin personalis ('of a person'), from persona ('mask, character, person').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- personalis
- English cognates
- personal, person, personality
Grammar
Examples
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It is a personal matter and I prefer not to talk about it.
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He left his personal belongings in the office when he left.
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The decision was very personal and I respect it completely.
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I have my own personal opinion on the topic.
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She keeps her personal documents in a safe.
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