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secret
A word borrowed from English meaning 'Geheimnis' (secret). It is often used in advertising, marketing, or youth language to describe something as special, exclusive, or not yet revealed.
In der Marketingkampagne wird das neue Produkt als großes 'Secret' inszeniert.
In the marketing campaign, the new product is presented as a big 'secret'.
'Secret' is an English loanword used especially in youth language, marketing, and social media. It sounds more modern and international than the German word 'Geheimnis' (secret).
Die Influencerin verrät ihren Followern ihre Make-up-Secrets.
The influencer reveals her make-up secrets to her followers.
Similar to 'Geheimnis' (secret), 'Secret' is often combined with verbs like 'lüften' (to reveal), 'verraten' (to tell/reveal), or 'enthüllen' (to unveil) when it is uncovered.
Im Staffelfinale wird endlich das große Secret der Hauptfigur gelüftet.
In the season finale, the main character's big secret is finally revealed.
In marketing, 'Secret' is often used to spark curiosity. It suggests that a product has a special, exclusive ingredient or a secret advantage.
Entdecken Sie das Secret für perfekt glänzendes Haar!
Discover the secret to perfectly shiny hair!
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Geheimnis is the neutral standard term for information that is not generally known. Secret also means a secret, but as an Anglicism it often sounds promotional, exclusive, or youthful. Geheimnis is suitable in normal conversation; Secret can create a deliberately modern or promotional effect.
In der Werbung verspricht Mia ihren Kunden das Secret schöner Haut.
In the advertisement, Mia promises her customers the secret to beautiful skin.
Im persönlichen Gespräch verrät Mia ihrer Freundin ein Geheimnis.
During a personal conversation, Mia tells her friend a secret.
