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비밀은 비밀로

bimileun bimillo
phrase★Intermediate— keep a secret
informal

To keep something confidential; to not reveal a secret.

그건 비밀은 비밀로 해 주세요.

Please keep that a secret.

비밀은 비밀로 해 주면 고맙겠습니다.

I'd appreciate it if you kept it a secret.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and is often used when asking someone to keep information private.

Collocations

비밀을 지킨다to keep a secret비밀을 털어놓다to spill the beans

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

비밀을 털어놓다phrase
to reveal a secret
비밀을 지킨다phrase
to keep a secret

💡Pro Tip

Emphasis on Confidentiality

The repetition of '비밀' (secret) in this phrase emphasizes the importance of keeping something confidential. It is often used when asking someone to keep information private.

⚡Gold Rule

Use in Informal Contexts

This phrase is typically used in informal contexts, such as conversations with friends or family. It is less common in formal or professional settings.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the repetition of the word '비밀' (secret) to emphasize the importance of keeping something confidential.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to request or confirm that something will remain confidential. It can be used in both spoken and written Korean.

Word Breakdown

비밀
secret
root
+
은
is
particle
+
비밀로
as a secret
adverbial
한영사전

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