English–German

“secret” in German

German

AlsoHehl · geheim

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈhaɪ̯mnɪs/

Example

Er hat das Geheimnis nicht erzählt.

He didn't tell the secret.

Illustration for Geheimnis (secret)

How to say “secret” in German

“Secret” in German is Geheimnis.

A locked room suggests knowledge deliberately kept out of public view, whether it is a fact or an unexplained matter.

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

Example sentences with Geheimnis

Das Geheimnis macht die Geschichte spannend.

The secret makes the story exciting.

Tips for using Geheimnis

  • Common patterns include ein Geheimnis hüten or bewahren, ein Geheimnis verraten, and ein Geheimnis lüften.

Other German words for “secret”

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Hehl

masculine nounsecret

Der Politiker machte aus dem Vorfall kein Hehl.

The politician made no secret of the incident.

Er hat ein geheimes Tagebuch.

He has a secret diary.

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