gizli

Gizli is a Turkish adjective meaning secret or hidden. It describes things kept from view or knowledge, including physical concealment, confidential information, or undisclosed plans. Common usages include gizli dosya, gizli toplantı, gizli bilgi, gizli mesaj, and gizli tanık. The adverb form is gizlice, meaning “secretly.”

Gizli derives from the Turkish verb gizlemek, to hide or conceal. The adjective form is built with the participial suffix -li, yielding “having been concealed” or “characterized by concealment.” The root giz denotes concealment; related noun giz can appear in older or literary contexts.

Usage notes: Gizli is broader than saklı in everyday Turkish; gizli emphasizes secrecy or confidentiality, whereas saklı emphasizes something kept out of sight or stored away. In compound terms, gizli often labels information or activities that are restricted or not disclosed. Common collocations include gizli dosya, gizli bilgi, gizli toplantı, gizli tanık, gizli ajan, and gizli mesaj.

Official use: In government or military contexts, gizli is a formal classification indicating restricted information. It is typically below Çok Gizli (top secret) in the state confidentiality hierarchy.