Heimlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heimlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "secret", "secretly" or "clandestine". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "heimlich"

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Meanings of "heimlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Done secretly or clandestinely"

"Heimlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie trafen sich heimlich im Park.They met secretly in the park.
  2. Er hat heimlich Geld aus der Kasse genommen.He secretly took money from the till.
  3. Die Kinder aßen heimlich Süßigkeiten vor dem Abendessen.The children secretly ate sweets before dinner.

2.) "Secretly, without others noticing"

"Heimlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie schlich sich heimlich aus dem Haus.She secretly sneaked out of the house.
  2. Er beobachtete sie heimlich durch das Fenster.He secretly watched her through the window.
  3. Die Katze hat sich heimlich in den Keller geschlichen.The cat secretly sneaked into the cellar.
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