lihim
líhim with stress marks
secret
Usage Note
Lihim is used both as a noun and adjective to describe things kept private, often paired with the verb itago (to hide). It is commonly used when discussing confidential information or hidden feelings, such as a "lihim na pagtingin" (secret crush).
Examples
" May lihim ako sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I have a secret from you.
Literal Translation
Have secret I from you.
" Ito ay isang lihim. "
Natural Translation
This is a secret.
Literal Translation
This is a secret.
" Mahirap magtago ng lihim sa pinakamatalik mong kaibigan dahil madalas niyang nababasa kung ano ang nararamdaman mo. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to keep a secret from your closest friend because they can often read what you are feeling.
Literal Translation
Hard to-hide of secret from closest your friend because often they can-read what the feeling you.
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