ADJECTIVE
heimlich/ˈhaɪ̯mlɪç/secret; hidden; furtive
heimlich is a German adjective that means secret, hidden, or furtive. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯mlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "heimlicher" and "heimlichsten".
Definitions
1.secret, hidden, not meant to be seen or known(manner/behavior)
a.done in secret or in a concealed way
Sie warf ihm einen heimlichen Blick zu.—She gave him a secret glance.
b.not open or apparent to others
Er hat heimlich geweint.—He cried in secret.
2.furtive, not openly shown or done(emotion)
a.being hidden because of fear, shame, or secrecy
Sie trafen sich zu einem heimlichen Gespräch.—They met for a secret conversation.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | heimlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | heimlicher |
| Superlative | heimlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heimlich" mean in English?
- "heimlich" means secret, hidden, or furtive. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "heimlich"?
- "heimlich" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯mlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "heimlich"?
- The comparative of "heimlich" is "heimlicher" and the superlative is "heimlichsten".
- What part of speech is "heimlich"?
- "heimlich" is a adjective in German.
