Phrase guide

personal effect

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An item of personal property that one carries on one's person, including identification, jewelry, and clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural-normally

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Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: henkilökohtainen tavara — item of personal property
  • French: effet personnel — item of personal property
  • Galician: efecto persoal — item of personal property
  • German: persönliche Gegenstände — item of personal property
  • German: persönliche Habe — item of personal property
  • German: bewegliches Eigentum — item of personal property
  • Hungarian: személyes ingóságok — item of personal property
  • Italian: effetto personale — item of personal property
  • Polish: rzeczy osobiste — item of personal property
  • Russian: личная вещь (ličnaja veščʹ) — item of personal property
  • Spanish: efecto personal — item of personal property
  • Spanish: enser personal — item of personal property