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enigma in German

enigma in German is Rätsel, Enigma, Mysterium — enigma means a person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand.

enigma in German

Rätsel
noun
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
Enigma
noun
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
Mysterium
noun
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
Rätsel
noun
A riddle, or a difficult problem.
Knobelaufgabe
noun
A riddle, or a difficult problem.
Knobelei
noun
A riddle, or a difficult problem.
Rateaufgabe
noun
A riddle, or a difficult problem.

What does "enigma" mean?

  1. noun A person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand.
    "His sudden disappearance remains an enigma to this day."
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enigma in a sentence

  • His sudden disappearance remains an enigma to this day.
  • She was something of an enigma to her colleagues, friendly but never revealing much about herself.

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What is "enigma" in German?

"enigma" in German is Rätsel, Enigma, Mysterium. enigma means: A person or thing that is puzzling, mysterious, or hard to understand.

How do you use "enigma" in a sentence?

Example: "His sudden disappearance remains an enigma to this day." In German, "enigma" is Rätsel, Enigma, Mysterium.

Are there other ways to say "enigma" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "enigma": Rätsel, Enigma, Mysterium, Knobelaufgabe, Knobelei, Rateaufgabe.

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