This is the 1269th most frequent Swedish word.
privat
Private.
The word 'privat' here means 'private', referring to information that one wishes to keep personal and not share with others.
Jag vill hålla min ekonomiska information privat.
I want to keep my financial information private.
In this sentence, 'privat' is used to describe property that is exclusive to certain individuals, highlighting ownership or restricted access.
Den här stranden är privat, och endast ägarens gäster får använda den.
This beach is private, and only the owner's guests may use it.
Here, 'privat' refers to the ownership type of the business—indicating that the business is independently owned rather than public or governmental.