verhohlen

hidden; concealed (archaic)

English translations

  1. 01

    to conceal

  2. 02

    to hide

  3. 03

    to disguise

Word details

German meaning
Nicht offen oder direkt, sondern versteckt oder indirekt.
English meaning
Not open or direct, but hidden or indirect.
Synonym
heimlich, versteckt
German example
Er machte ihr einen verhohlenen Vorwurf.
English example
He made a veiled accusation against her.
Comparative
verhohlenerSuperlative: am verhohlensten

Example sentences with “verhohlen”

  1. Er gab ein verhohlenes Lächeln. (He gave a hidden/secret smile.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'verhohlen' common?

No, it is very literary and slightly archaic. 'Versteckt' is the modern alternative.