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Hidden, secret, or not immediately visible or recognizable. This can refer to physical places or objects, as well as abstract things like talents or intentions.
In der alten Truhe fanden sie einen verborgenen Schatz.
In the old chest, they found a hidden treasure.
'Verborgen' is the past participle of the strong verb 'verbergen' (to hide). It is very often used like a normal adjective to describe a state.
Er versuchte, seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.
He tried to hide his true feelings.
The word is used not only for physical objects, but also for abstract things. Typical combinations are 'ein verborgener Schatz' (a hidden treasure), but also 'verborgene Talente' (hidden talents), 'verborgene Absichten' (hidden intentions), or 'eine verborgene Bedeutung' (a hidden meaning).
In dem Gedicht steckt eine verborgene Botschaft.
There is a hidden message in the poem.
A very common construction is 'verborgen bleiben' (to remain hidden). It expresses that something continues to be undiscovered or secret.
Der genaue Standort des Schatzes ist bis heute verborgen geblieben.
The exact location of the treasure has remained hidden to this day.
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„Versteckt“ and „verborgen“ both describe something that is not easy to see or find. „Versteckt“ often suggests an intentional act of hiding, while „verborgen“ describes more generally the state of being undiscovered or not visible. The words can nevertheless overlap.
Der Schlüssel lag hinter dem Blumentopf verborgen und wurde lange nicht gefunden.
The key lay hidden behind the flowerpot and was not found for a long time.
Der Junge hat den Schlüssel hinter dem Blumentopf versteckt.
The boy hid the key behind the flowerpot.
