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Etymology [edit]

From Middle English personal, personele, from Anglo-Norman personel, personal, personell, Old French personal, personel, from Late Latin persōnālis, equivalent to person +‎ -al.

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personal (comparative more personal, superlative most personal)

  1. Pertaining to human beings as distinct from things.
  2. Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general
    personal question
    personal desire
    Her song was her personal look at the values of friendship.
    You can't read my diary - it is personal.
  3. Pertaining to the external or bodily appearance; corporeal; as, personal charms.
  4. Done in person; without the intervention of another.
    A personal interview.
    personal settings
  5. Relating to an individual, his character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflections or remarks.
  6. (grammar) Denoting person; as, a personal pronoun.

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Not to be confused with personnel (employees, staff).

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Noun [edit]

personal (plural personals)

  1. An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.
  2. A movable; a chattel.

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Spanish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin personalis.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /peɾsoˈnal/
  • (file)

Adjective [edit]

personal m and f (plural personales)

  1. personal

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personal m (plural personales)

  1. personnel

Swedish [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /pɛʂʊnˈɑːl/

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personal c

  1. staff (employees of a business)