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puzzle in German

puzzle in German is Rätsel, Geduldsspiel, Puzzle — puzzle means to confuse or mystify someone.

puzzle in German

Rätsel
noun
Geduldsspiel
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
Puzzle
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
Geduldspiel
noun
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
durcheinander bringen
verb
verwirren
verb

What does "puzzle" mean?

  1. verb To confuse or mystify someone.
    "The strange results puzzled the scientists for months."
  2. verb To think hard about something confusing in order to work it out.
    "She puzzled over the riddle for a good ten minutes."
  3. noun A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
    "He finished the jigsaw puzzle in a single afternoon."
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puzzle in a sentence

  • The strange results puzzled the scientists for months.
  • His sudden silence puzzled everyone at the table.
  • She puzzled over the riddle for a good ten minutes.
  • He finished the jigsaw puzzle in a single afternoon.

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What is "puzzle" in German?

"puzzle" in German is Rätsel, Geduldsspiel, Puzzle. puzzle means: To confuse or mystify someone.

How do you use "puzzle" in a sentence?

Example: "The strange results puzzled the scientists for months." In German, "puzzle" is Rätsel, Geduldsspiel, Puzzle.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "puzzle": Rätsel, Geduldsspiel, Puzzle, Geduldspiel, durcheinander bringen, verwirren.

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