English–German

“hidden” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbɔɐ̯gn̩/

Example

Er fand eine verborgene Tür hinter dem Regal.

He found a hidden door behind the shelf.

Illustration for verborgen (hidden)

How to say “hidden” in German

“Hidden” in German is verborgen.

A door, fact, or quality lies out of sight behind a surface or beyond public awareness.

Full entry for verborgen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with verborgen

Die verborgenen Gefahren traten erst später zutage.

The hidden dangers only came to light later.

Tips for using verborgen

  • Verborgen often suits formal or figurative contexts, while versteckt is frequently more natural for a physically concealed object.

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