Meaning of the German Word "Heimlich"

heimlich
secretly

In a way that is kept hidden from others.

Example Sentence

Sie plante heimlich eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.

Other Meanings of This Word

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

C2Adjective
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In a secret, stealthy way.

C2Adverb
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Definition: In a way that is kept hidden from others.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "heimlich"?

B1

What grammatical category does "heimlich" have?

Adverb

Which vocabulary topic does "heimlich" belong to?

Abstract

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