noun
personnel matter, personnel change
B1
Personalie (die) means 'personnel matter' or 'personnel change', often referring to a staff appointment or personnel decision. Formal HR/media term; plural 'Personalien'. Note: 'Personalien' is commonly used in plural meaning personal details or administrative personnel information. Regular declension. Used in press releases and company notices.
Examples
Die Polizei nahm die Personalien des Zeugen auf.
The police took down the witness's personal details.
In der Zeitung wurde eine Personalie über den neuen Direktor veröffentlicht.
A personnel change about the new director was published in the newspaper.
Die Personalie betrifft die Leitung der Abteilung.
The personnel matter concerns the department management.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a newspaper column titled 'Personalien' listing new hires or promotions.
Associate 'die Personalie' with 'die' like a news item about a person (feminine article).
Notes
A 'Personalie' typically refers to an item in the news or announcement about appointments, hiring, promotions, or other staff-related matters.