verborgen
Translation
hidden, concealed, secret
Examples
Der Schatz liegt tief verborgen.
The treasure lies hidden deep.
Sie hat ein verborgenes Talent.
She has a hidden talent.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is hidden ...is hidden The entrance is well hidden.
verborgen + Noun hidden... They are looking for the hidden treasure.
Similar Words
versteckt (hidden), geheim (secret); Antonyms: offen (open), sichtbar (visible)
Etymology
Past participle of 'verbergen' (to hide). From 'ver-' + 'bergen' (to salvage, shelter, hide). Think of hiding something in a mountain ('Berg').
Memory Tips
Associate it with 'Berg' (mountain). Imagine hiding a treasure in the mountains. What is hidden is 'verborgen'.