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vertraulich

German → American English

American English

confidential

Nicht zur Weitergabe bestimmt; geheim zu halten oder nur für einen begrenzten Personenkreis gedacht.

Bitte behandeln Sie diese Informationen vertraulich.

Use vertraulich for information that should not be shared publicly or only with a limited circle. It is common in business, legal, and medical contexts, for example in vertrauliche Informationen. Do not confuse it with privat, which usually means personal or non-public in a broader sense.

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confidential private discreet secret Vertraulichkeit diskret geheim intern

Frequently asked questions

What does “vertraulich” mean in English?
“Vertraulich” means “confidential,” “private,” or “discreet,” depending on the context.
How do you use “vertraulich” in a sentence?
You can say: Das Gespräch war vertraulich. = The conversation was confidential.
Is “vertraulich” the same as “privat”?
Not exactly. “Vertraulich” usually means information must not be shared, while “privat” often means personal or not public.