Rätsel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rätsel" is used as noun with the meaning of "riddle", "puzzle" or "enigma".

Essential properties of "Rätsel"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Rätsel
  • Plural: die Rätsel

Meanings of "Rätsel" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A problem/enigma requiring a solution, often playful"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Rätsel war schwer zu lösen.The riddle was difficult to solve.
  2. Er liebt es, Rätsel in seiner Freizeit zu lösen.He loves solving puzzles in his free time.
  3. Das Rätsel hat alle im Raum beschäftigt.The puzzle kept everyone in the room busy.

2.) "A situation/thing difficult to understand/explain"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Verhalten bleibt ein Rätsel für mich.His behavior remains a mystery to me.
  2. Das Universum ist ein großes Rätsel.The universe is a great mystery.
  3. Die Ursache des Problems ist ein Rätsel.The cause of the problem is a mystery.
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