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secret
German → American English
American English
secret
Geheim; nicht bekannt oder nicht für andere bestimmt.
Das ist ein secret Projekt.Use geheim for something hidden or not meant to be known. For a noun meaning “secret,” German usually uses das Geheimnis, not secret.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “secret” mean in German?
As an adjective, it is usually geheim. As a noun, the natural German word is das Geheimnis.
Is “secret” used as a noun in German?
Not usually. In German, “secret” is normally translated as das Geheimnis.
How do you say “top secret” in German?
You can say streng geheim or top secret in some contexts.