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undercover in German

undercover in German is heimlich, verdeckt — undercover means carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.

undercover in German

heimlich
adj
Performed or happening in secret.
verdeckt
adj
Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation.

What does "undercover" mean?

  1. adjective Carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.
    "The reporter went undercover to expose the scam."
  2. adjective Working secretly, especially as a spy or investigator.
    "He spent two years as an undercover officer in the narcotics unit."
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undercover in a sentence

  • The reporter went undercover to expose the scam.
  • The undercover operation led to several arrests at the warehouse.
  • He spent two years as an undercover officer in the narcotics unit.
  • The film follows an undercover agent who joins a smuggling ring.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "undercover" in German?
"undercover" in German is heimlich, verdeckt. undercover means: Carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.
How do you use "undercover" in a sentence?
Example: "The reporter went undercover to expose the scam." In German, "undercover" is heimlich, verdeckt.
Are there other ways to say "undercover" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "undercover": heimlich, verdeckt.
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