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secret in German

secret in German is geheim, Geheimnis — secret means something kept hidden or known only to a select few.

secret in German

geheim
adj
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
Geheimnis
adj
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
Geheimnis
noun
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
geheim
noun
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

What does "secret" mean?

  1. noun Something kept hidden or known only to a select few.
    "She promised never to reveal his secret."
  2. adjective Kept hidden from most people; not publicly known.
    "They held a secret meeting to discuss the merger."

secret in a sentence

  • She promised never to reveal his secret.
  • The recipe has been a family secret for generations.
  • They held a secret meeting to discuss the merger.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "secret" in German?

"secret" in German is geheim, Geheimnis. secret means: Something kept hidden or known only to a select few.

How do you use "secret" in a sentence?

Example: "She promised never to reveal his secret." In German, "secret" is geheim, Geheimnis.

Are there other ways to say "secret" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "secret": geheim, Geheimnis.

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