Is it der, die, or das Private?

The noun (Substantiv/Nomen) Private is feminine in German. Therefore, the correct definite article in the nominative singular is die. So, you say: die Private.

die(plural)

Private

personal belongings

Learning Rule for Private

Nouns ending in -e: About 90% are feminine, except when referring to male persons

Meaning of Private

Umgangssprachlich: persönliche Sachen oder Gegenstände.

Colloquial: personal belongings or items.

Examples of Private

Pack deine Private zusammen!

Pack up your personal belongings!

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