बात छिपा सकते हैं

/bɑːt tʃʰɪ.pɑː sək.teː hɛ̃/
can hide the matter

वे अपनी गलती को बात छिपा सकते हैं।

They can hide their mistake.


informal

To conceal or keep a matter or topic secret from others.

उसने अपनी असफलता की बात छिपा रखी है।

He has hidden the matter of his failure.

मुझे लगता है कि वे कुछ बात छिपा सकते हैं।

I think they might be hiding something.

Commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate secrecy or concealment.

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Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is often used when someone is suspected of hiding something important or when discussing secrets in a general sense.

Gold Rule

Literal vs. Figurative

This phrase is literal and does not carry idiomatic meaning. It directly translates to 'can hide the matter'.

Word Origin

Combination of 'बात' (matter/topic) and 'छिपा सकते हैं' (can hide), derived from Hindi verb 'छिपाना' (to hide).

Usage Notes

Used in contexts where someone is intentionally keeping information secret. Often implies deception or avoidance of discussion.

Word Breakdown

बात
matter, topic, or thing
noun
+
छिपा
hidden (past participle of 'छिपाना')
verb
+
सकते हैं
can (do something)
auxiliary verb
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