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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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'offen' and 'verborgen' form a contrast when something is shown or not shown. 'offen' then means that you are not hiding anything and clearly say what is going on. 'verborgen' means that something is not visible, not known, or deliberately secret. 'verborgen' can also refer to things, places, or intentions, while in this contrast 'offen' is often used with statements, feelings, or information.
Hinter dem alten Schrank lag eine verborgene Tür.
Behind the old cupboard was a hidden door.
Du kannst offen sagen, wenn du mit dem Plan nicht einverstanden bist.
You can say openly if you do not agree with the plan.