Maglihim (en. To keep secret)

/maɡˈli.him/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something without others knowing.
She wants to keep this a secret from their friends.
Nais niya itong maglihim sa kanilang mga kaibigan.
The process of concealing information.
We need to keep the surprise plan secret.
Kailangan nating maglihim tungkol sa planong sorpresa.
The act of giving indirect information.
Sometimes, it is necessary to keep secrets even from your own family.
Minsan, kinakailangan din ang maglihim sa sarili mong pamilya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to conceal the truth
to hide the real information
mag-lihim ng katotohanan

Related Words

secret
Refers to anything hidden from others' knowledge.
lihim
to hide
The act of doing something to avoid being seen or known by others.
magtago

Slang Meanings

to pretend or to hide.
He hid behind the wall while someone was investigating.
Nag-maglihim siya sa likod ng pader habang may nag-iimbestiga.
to start gossip.
One day my friend suddenly spread rumors about our group.
Isang araw biglang nag-maglihim ang kaibigan ko tungkol sa aming grupo.
secretive or not showing true feelings.
You know, he's really secretive when it comes to his problems.
Alam mo, siya talaga ay maglihim pagdating sa mga problema niya.