personal space
The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger…The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger or anxiety if it is encroached.
» Stay out of my personal space.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger or anxiety if it is encroached.
личное простра́нствоličnoje prostránstvo, диста́нцияdistáncija
(countable, uncountable)An area which can be regarded as belonging to a person privately, in which to place belongings, etc.
личное простра́нствоličnoje prostránstvo, домdom, жили́щеžilíšče
Examples
24 sentencesStay out of my personal space.
A dog guards its personal space.
I need a little personal space.
ruМне нужно немного личного пространства. — marafon
I need a little bit of personal space.
I worry about his privacy and personal space.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
plural: personal spaces| Singular | personal space |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable