English–Korean

“secret” in Korean

Korean

Also비결 (pigyeol) · 비법 (pibeop)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpimil

Example

이 일은 비밀이야.i i reun pi mi ri ya

This matter is a secret.

Illustration for 비밀 (secret)

How to say “secret” in Korean

“Secret” in Korean is 비밀 (pimil).

Information kept behind a closed door so other people do not know it.

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

Example sentences with 비밀

그는 비밀을 잘 지킨다.keu neun pi mi reul chal chi kin da

He is good at keeping secrets.

Tips for using 비밀

  • A playful secret in English can still sound like a real promise, so tone and context matter when 비밀 (bimil, "secret") is used in Korean conversation.

Other Korean words for “secret”

성공의 비결은 꾸준한 노력입니다.seong gong ui pi gyeo reun kku jun han no ryeo gim ni da

The secret to success is steady effort.

성공하려면 비법을 알아야 해.seong gong ha ryeo myeon pi beo beul a ra ya hae

To succeed, you need to know the secret.

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