Pakimkiman (en. Keeping a secret)

pa-kim-ki-man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of keeping or hiding a secret.
Keeping his feelings a secret was difficult for him.
Ang pakimkiman ng kanyang damdamin ay naging mahirap para sa kanya.
A way of protecting information from others.
Keeping information confidential is important in business.
Mahalaga ang pakimkiman sa impormasyon sa mga negosyo.
The state of being secret or unknown to others.
The secrecy of his plan caused confusion among his peers.
Ang pakimkiman ng kanyang plano ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa kapwa niya.

Etymology

from the word 'kimkim' meaning to hide or keep secret.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to keep secret
the act of having a secret or hiding information.
magpakimkim

Related Words

kimkim
The act of hiding information or feelings.
kimkim
tago
The effort to hide or deny something.
tago

Slang Meanings

A person who loves to meddle in other people's lives
There are so many busybodies in the neighborhood, I keep getting talked about.
Ang daming pakimkiman sa barangay, lagi na lang akong kinukuwentuhan.
Gossiper or someone who meddles too much
Don't let Mark be, he's a meddler, he loves to know everything.
Huwag mo nang pabayaan si Mark, pakimkiman yan, mahilig yan mang-alam.