Palihim (en. Secretly)

pah-lee-heem

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adverb

In a way that is not seen or noticed.

He left his house secretly.

Siya ay umalis ng palihim sa kanyang bahay.

Doing something in secret, not informing others.

He secretly bought a gift for his friend.

Palihim niyang binili ang regalo para sa kanyang kaibigan.

It refers to an action that occurs without the knowledge of others.

They secretly planned their surprise.

Palihim na pinlano nila ang kanilang surpresa.

root word: secret

secret love

A love that is hidden or not made public.

palihim na pagmamahal

secret desire

A desire that is not openly expressed or conveyed.

palihim na pagnanasa

secret

Something or knowledge that should not be disclosed to others.

lihim

hidden

A state of being not seen or not found.

tago

hide and seek

We are playing hide and seek, so we are secretly hiding behind the tree.

Naglalaro kami ng tago-tago kaya palihim kaming nagtatago sa likod ng puno.

sneaky

Carlos said he’s studying sneakily for the exam later.

Sabi ni Carlos, palihim siyang nag-aaral para sa eksamen mamaya.

quiet way

He left quietly so that his parents wouldn't worry.

Palihim siyang umalis para hindi mag-alala ang kanyang mga magulang.