sekreto
sekréto with stress marks
secret; to do something in secret
Usage Note
Sekreto is widely used in everyday Tagalog for secrets of all kinds — personal, romantic, or professional. The verb form (nagsesekreto) means to act secretly or to hide something. The phrase 'sikreto mo' ('your secret') is a common teasing expression among friends.
Examples
" May sekreto ako sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I have a secret to tell you.
Literal Translation
Has secret I to you.
" Ito ay isang sekreto na hindi dapat malaman. "
Natural Translation
This is a secret that should not be known.
Literal Translation
This is a secret that not should be-known.
" Ipinangako kong hindi ko sasabihin sa kahit kanino ang sekretong ibinahagi niya sa akin kagabi. "
Natural Translation
I promised that I wouldn't tell anyone the secret she shared with me last night.
Literal Translation
Promised I-that not I will-tell to even whoever the secret that shared she to me last-night.
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