Can you keep a secret Meaning in English

expression

US

KAN / KUHN-YOO-KEEP-uh-SEE-krit

UK

KAN-YOO-KEEP-uh-SEE-kruht

Definition

This is a question you ask someone to find out if they can keep information private and not tell anyone else.

Usage & Nuances

Usually starts a confidential or personal conversation. Informal and friendly. Can be playful or serious depending on tone. Often followed by sharing important or private information. Similar expressions: 'promise not to tell?' or 'swear you won't tell anyone?'.

• Spanish: ¿puedes guardar un secreto?
• Portuguese (BR): você consegue guardar um segredo?
• Portuguese (PT): consegues guardar um segredo?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你能保守秘密吗？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你能保守祕密嗎？
• Hindi: क्या तुम एक रहस्य रख सकते हो?
• Arabic: هل يمكنك أن تحفظ سراً؟
• Bengali: তুমি কি গোপনীয়তা রাখতে পারো - গোপন কথা রাখতে পারবে
• Russian: ты умеешь хранить секреты - можешь сохранить секрет
• Japanese: 秘密を守れる？ - 秘密にできる？
• Vietnamese: bạn giữ được bí mật không - bạn có giữ bí mật được không
• Korean: 비밀 지킬 수 있어? - 비밀을 지킬 수 있니?
• Turkish: Sır tutabilir misin - Sır saklayabilir misin
• Urdu: کیا تم راز رکھ سکتے ہو؟
• Indonesian: bisa jaga rahasia nggak - bisa simpan rahasia

Example Sentences

Can you keep a secret? I have something to tell you.

basic

Before I say this, can you keep a secret?

basic

He asked, 'Can you keep a secret?' before telling his story.

basic

Can you keep a secret? Because what I’m about to say is for your ears only.

natural

Listen, can you keep a secret? This is totally off the record.

natural

So, can you keep a secret, or should I stay quiet?

natural