στα κρυφά

prepositional phrase neutral
Translations
  • secretly
  • in secret
  • on the sly
Forms
στα κρυφά
Usage Notes

Functions as an adverbial phrase, usually modifying verbs of movement or action

Etymology

Derived from κρυφός (hidden/secret) with the neuter plural article

Cultural Context

Very common expression in both casual and formal contexts

Commonality

90%

Guessability

40%

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'κρύβω' (hide) - doing something while hiding

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