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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 instructions puzzled me because the pictures did not match the words."
  2. verb To think hard about something confusing in order to work it out.
    "We puzzled over the map for an hour, trying to find the quickest route."
  3. noun A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
    "My grandmother does a crossword puzzle with her tea every morning."
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puzzle in a sentence

  • The instructions puzzled me because the pictures did not match the words.
  • The strange results puzzled the scientists for months.
  • We puzzled over the map for an hour, trying to find the quickest route.
  • He sat puzzling over how the magician had made the coin disappear.

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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 instructions puzzled me because the pictures did not match the words." 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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