versteckt
Translation
hidden, concealed, secret, covert
Examples
Der Schatz liegt an einem versteckten Ort.
The treasure is in a hidden place.
Er hat eine versteckte Botschaft hinterlassen.
He left a hidden message.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) hidden ... ein verstecktes Mikrofon (a hidden microphone)
((as a predicate)) ... is hidden Der Eingang ist gut versteckt. (The entrance is well hidden.)
Similar Words
Synonyms: verborgen, geheim; Antonyms: offen (open), sichtbar (visible)
Etymology
Past participle of 'verstecken' (to hide). 'ver-' is a prefix often indicating removal or mistake, and 'stecken' means 'to stick' or 'to put'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 'far' and 'stecken' as 'sticking' something. You 'stick it far away' so it's hidden.