riddle (ridel)

noun
/ˈrɪdəl/
Rätsel (raetsel)

Bedeutung

A question or statement designed to test ingenuity or puzzle the mind.
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Bedeutungsübersetzung
Eine Frage oder Aussage, die dazu dient, die Genialität zu testen oder den Geist zu verwirren.
Eine Frage oder Aussage, die dazu dient, die Genialitaet zu testen oder den Geist zu verwirren.

Beispielsätze

The children enjoyed solving the riddle.

Die Kinder lösten gerne das Rätsel.
Die Kinder loesten gerne das Raetsel.

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.
Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.

Beispielausdrücke

riddle with
füllen mit
fuellen mit

Synonyme

puzzle, enigma, conundrum, mystery, brain teaser
Eintrag 1
puzzle, enigma, conundrum, mystery
Eintrag 2
puzzle, enigma, mystery, brain teaser

Antonyme

answer, solution, explanation
Eintrag 1
answer, solution, explanation
Eintrag 2
solution, answer, explanation

Kollokationen

solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle with bullets, riddle me this
Eintrag 1
solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle with bullets
Eintrag 2
solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle me this

Verwandte Vokabulare

a goal or aim; something that one strives to achieve
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet...
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem.

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