Personally: meaning, definitions and examples

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personally

[ ˈpɜː.sən.ə.li ]

^{Context #1}

in a personal or individual manner

In a way that relates to or affects a particular person rather than anyone else. Personally is often used to emphasize that the speaker is speaking for themselves and not on behalf of anyone else. It is used to express a personal opinion or feeling.

Synonyms

individually, privately, subjectively

Examples of usage

I personally believe that we should focus on this issue.
Do you think it's appropriate to ask someone about their personal life?

^{Context #2}

used to emphasize that something is done or felt by one person rather than by someone else

Used to emphasize that something is done or felt by one person rather than by someone else. Personally can be used to express a strong personal feeling or preference.

Synonyms

individually, privately, subjectively

Examples of usage

I have a personally signed copy of his latest book.
She takes personally any criticism of her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "personally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoalmente

🇮🇳 व्यक्तिगत रूप से

🇩🇪 persönlich

🇮🇩 secara pribadi

🇺🇦 особисто

🇵🇱 osobiście

🇯🇵 個人的に

🇫🇷 personnellement

🇪🇸 personalmente

🇹🇷 şahsen

🇰🇷 개인적으로

🇸🇦 شخصيًا

🇨🇿 osobně

🇸🇰 osobne

🇨🇳 亲自

🇸🇮 osebno

🇮🇸 persónulega

🇰🇿 жеке

🇬🇪 პირადად

🇦🇿 şəxsən

🇲🇽 personalmente

Word origin

The word 'personally' originated from the combination of the words 'person' and 'ally' in the late 14th century. It evolved over time to its current usage meaning 'in a personal or individual manner'. The adverb form of 'personally' has been commonly used in English language to express personal opinions or feelings.