Nomen

das Betriebsgeheimnis

trade secret, business secret

Das Rezept ist ein strenges Betriebsgeheimnis.

The recipe is a strict trade secret.

Mitarbeiter dürfen keine Betriebsgeheimnisse verraten.

Employees must not reveal any trade secrets.

to keep/reveal a ((trade secret)) to keep/reveal a ((trade secret)) He revealed a trade secret.

Geschäftsgeheimnis (business secret)

Composed of 'Betrieb' (business, company) and 'Geheimnis' (secret). Literally 'business secret'.

It's a 'Geheimnis' (secret) that belongs to the 'Betrieb' (company).

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