B1 Idiom カジュアル

unter uns gesagt

between you and me

意味

Said to introduce a confidential remark, only for the listener.

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文化的背景

Germans value 'Datenschutz' (data protection) and privacy highly. Using 'unter uns gesagt' is a social contract that the information must not be shared. In Austria, this phrase might be used with a bit more 'Schmäh' (sarcasm/humor). It can introduce a witty observation about someone else. Swiss German speakers might use 'unter eus gseit' in dialect. It is often used to maintain 'Konkordanz' (harmony) by keeping criticisms private. In German business, 'unter uns gesagt' is the verbal equivalent of an 'NDA' (Non-Disclosure Agreement) for informal talk.

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The Whisper Rule

Lower your voice slightly when using this phrase to make it sound more authentic.

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Don't Overuse

If you start every sentence with this, people will think you are a gossip and might stop trusting you.

意味

Said to introduce a confidential remark, only for the listener.

💡

The Whisper Rule

Lower your voice slightly when using this phrase to make it sound more authentic.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you start every sentence with this, people will think you are a gossip and might stop trusting you.

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The 'Vier Augen' Combo

If you really want to be serious, say: 'Können wir kurz unter vier Augen sprechen? Unter uns gesagt...'

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Trust Building

Using this phrase is a great way to build 'Duz-Freundschaften' (friendships where you use 'du').

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

________ uns ________, ich finde das neue Design schrecklich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Unter / gesagt

The correct idiom is 'Unter uns gesagt'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to share a secret?

A) Ich sage das unter uns. B) Unter uns gesagt, ich kündige bald. C) Das ist gesagt unter uns.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

B uses the idiom as a standard sentence starter for confidentiality.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.

Context: You are telling a friend that you didn't like the gift your aunt gave you.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Unter uns gesagt...

This is a private, slightly negative opinion, which fits the idiom perfectly.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Wie findest du {den|m} {neuen|m} {Kollegen|m}? B: ________, er ist ein {ein|m} {bisschen|n} arrogant.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Unter uns gesagt

The speaker is sharing a personal, critical opinion.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Secrecy Levels

Informal
unter uns gesagt between us
Formal
streng vertraulich strictly confidential

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank B1

________ uns ________, ich finde das neue Design schrecklich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Unter / gesagt

The correct idiom is 'Unter uns gesagt'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to share a secret? Choose B1

A) Ich sage das unter uns. B) Unter uns gesagt, ich kündige bald. C) Das ist gesagt unter uns.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

B uses the idiom as a standard sentence starter for confidentiality.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context. situation_matching B1

Context: You are telling a friend that you didn't like the gift your aunt gave you.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Unter uns gesagt...

This is a private, slightly negative opinion, which fits the idiom perfectly.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Wie findest du {den|m} {neuen|m} {Kollegen|m}? B: ________, er ist ein {ein|m} {bisschen|n} arrogant.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Unter uns gesagt

The speaker is sharing a personal, critical opinion.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Only if you have a very friendly, informal relationship. Otherwise, use 'im Vertrauen'.

Always 'gesagt'. It's a fixed idiomatic form.

Not necessarily. It can just be a very honest or controversial opinion.

'Unter vier Augen' is a setting (a private meeting), while 'unter uns gesagt' is a way of speaking.

Yes, in informal or semi-formal emails to colleagues you trust.

No, it's actually a sign of trust toward the listener.

No, that is not a phrase. Stick to 'gesagt'.

Usually 2 to 4. If the group is larger, it's no longer a secret.

Younger people might just say 'Ganz ehrlich' (Quite honestly) or 'Real talk'.

No, the phrase 'unter uns gesagt' remains exactly the same regardless of the sentence tense.

関連フレーズ

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unter vier Augen

similar

Between two people only.

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im Vertrauen

synonym

In confidence.

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hinter vorgehaltener Hand

similar

Secretly/Gossip.

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Hand aufs Herz

builds on

Hand on heart / honestly.

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streng vertraulich

specialized form

Strictly confidential.

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