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
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
Geheimnis
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
Geheimnis
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
geheim
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]
What does "secret" mean?
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noun Something kept hidden or known only to a select few.
"Can you keep a secret if I tell you about the surprise party?"
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adjective Kept hidden from most people; not publicly known.
"There is a secret door behind the bookcase in the old house."
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secret in a sentence
- Can you keep a secret if I tell you about the surprise party?
- She promised never to reveal his secret.
- There is a secret door behind the bookcase in the old house.
- The band kept the location of their secret concert hidden until the last moment.
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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: "Can you keep a secret if I tell you about the surprise party?" 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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