Also means
reveal
Usage Note
verraten is a strong verb (verriet, verraten) meaning both to betray a person and to give away a secret. In casual speech verrate mir mal means 'just tell me'. It shares its root with Rat (advice/counsel) and Verrat (treason).
Examples
"Bitte verrate mir dein Geheimnis."
Natural Translation
Please tell me your secret.
Literal Translation
Please reveal me your secret.
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