American English
/ˈpʰɚ.sə.nl̩/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Belonging to, used by, or concerning one particular person rather than a group.
Practice out loudBelonging to, used by, or concerning one particular person rather than a group.
Keep your personal items in this drawer.
That is my personal opinion.
For a company's workers, use personnel, not personal. English personal usually means “of one person” or “private.”
personal information · personal belongings · personal opinion · personal goals
personal + noun
someone's personal + noun
Connected with someone's private life, feelings, or relationships rather than with public or work matters.
I don't want to answer that personal question.
She keeps her personal life separate from work.
personal life · personal matter · personal question · personal feelings
a personal + noun
something is personal
Directed at one particular person, especially in a way that is hurtful instead of focusing on an idea or action.
The comment felt personal.
Try to criticize the idea, not make it personal.
personal attack · personal insult · personal comment
make + it + personal
feel + personal
The area around you that you feel should be private.
Please give me some personal space.
A special quality added by someone's own effort or style.
The handwritten note adds a personal touch.
The best result a person has achieved in a sport or activity.
She set a personal best in the race.