sekreto
The Bisaya word for secret is sekreto.
sekreto is used to refer to knowledge that is hidden. While it is common in casual conversation, the word tinagoan is often used instead when you want to emphasize the specific act of hiding or keeping something concealed.
Meaning: knowledge that is hidden (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
sekreto is a loanword from the Spanish word secreto, meaning secret.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a noun to indicate a specific secret, sekreto is used with the marker ang (for example, ang sekreto).
Did you know?
- A 'deep secret' is often expressed using the word lawom, which literally means 'deep' as in water, suggesting that the secret is buried far down.
- The native word tinagoan does not only refer to information, but can also mean a physical 'hiding place' or a treasury used for keeping valuables.
- A secret romance is often described as tinaguan, specifically implying it is being hidden from parents or society.
Examples in context
- Dili nako mahatag ang sekreto.I cannot give the secret.
- Naay sekreto ang iyang pamilya.His family has a secret.
- Imong sud-an, akong sekreto.Your food is my secret.
Example conversation
Jose and Elena are talking privately in a room.
- JoseElena, naa koy sekreto.Elena, I have a secret.
- ElenaUnsa man kana, Jose?What is it, Jose?
- JoseAyaw lang isulti ang akong sekreto.Just don't tell my secret.
- ElenaSige, dili ko mosulti.Okay, I will not tell.
