ADJECTIVE
geheim/ɡəˈhaɪ̯m/secret; hidden; confidential
geheim is a German adjective that means secret, hidden, or confidential. It is pronounced /ɡəˈhaɪ̯m/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "geheimer" and "geheimsten".
Definitions
1.kept from the knowledge of others; concealed(general)
a.not intended to be known by others; secret
Sie trafen sich an einem geheimen Ort.—They met at a secret place.
2.restricted from public knowledge, classified(official/political)
a.of documents, information, etc.: confidential
Der Bericht bleibt geheim.—The report remains confidential.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | geheim |
|---|---|
| Comparative | geheimer |
| Superlative | geheimsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "geheim" mean in English?
- "geheim" means secret, hidden, or confidential. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "geheim"?
- "geheim" is pronounced /ɡəˈhaɪ̯m/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "geheim"?
- The comparative of "geheim" is "geheimer" and the superlative is "geheimsten".
- What part of speech is "geheim"?
- "geheim" is a adjective in German.
