English–German
“ordinary person” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁiˈvaːtˌpɛɐ̯zoːn/
Example
Sie ist nur eine Privatperson, kein Politiker.
She is just an ordinary person, not a politician.
How to say “ordinary person” in German
“Ordinary person” in German is Privatperson.
A person acting in a personal capacity, outside any official post or organizational mandate.
Example sentences with Privatperson
Er kommentiert das Thema in den Medien nicht als Experte, sondern als Privatperson.
He does not comment on the topic in the media as an expert, but as a private citizen.
Tips for using Privatperson
- Privatperson is feminine in German, with die Privatperson in the singular and Privatpersonen in the plural.