verborgen

/fɛɐ̯ˈbɔʁɡn̩/

adjective B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

hidden
- Der Schatz blieb lange verborgen.
  
  The treasure remained hidden for a long time.

Close synonyms for something hidden; kaschiert implies it was actively disguised or covered up, verborgen is the more general word for hidden.

Unsichtbar is invisible, cannot be seen by nature; verborgen is hidden, implying something or someone is actively concealing it.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

escondido is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "hidden."

Spanish

oculto is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "hidden."

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Last updated 2026-09-24