covert in German
covert in German is verdeckt, Versteck, Unterholz — covert means secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
covert in German
verdeckt
(figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.
Versteck
A hiding place.
Unterholz
Area of thick undergrowth where animals hide.
Deckfeder
(ornithology) A feather that covers the bases of flight feathers.
What does "covert" mean?
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adjective Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
"The agency ran a covert operation to gather intelligence."
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noun A thicket or dense area of undergrowth where game animals hide.
"The hunting dogs flushed a pheasant out of the covert."
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noun In birds, a small feather that covers the base of a larger flight feather.
"The wing coverts showed a flash of blue."
covert in a sentence
- The agency ran a covert operation to gather intelligence.
- They exchanged covert glances across the room.
- The hunting dogs flushed a pheasant out of the covert.
- The wing coverts showed a flash of blue.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "covert" in German?
"covert" in German is verdeckt, Versteck, Unterholz. covert means: Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
How do you use "covert" in a sentence?
Example: "The agency ran a covert operation to gather intelligence." In German, "covert" is verdeckt, Versteck, Unterholz.
Are there other ways to say "covert" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "covert": verdeckt, Versteck, Unterholz, Deckfeder.
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