Zoeken
to puzzle
01
verrassen, verwarren
to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand
Transitive: to puzzle sb
02
verbijsteren, verrasen
to feel unsure or confused about what to do or how to respond in a situation
Intransitive: to puzzle over sth
Puzzle
01
puzzel, raadsel
a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done
What is a "puzzle"?
A puzzle is a game or activity that challenges a person to solve a problem by arranging pieces, figuring out clues, or completing a task. Puzzles can take many forms, such as jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, or logic puzzles, and they often require critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and patience. The goal of a puzzle is to find the correct solution, whether it is putting pieces together to form a picture, solving a riddle, or completing a pattern. Puzzles are often enjoyed as a form of entertainment or as an exercise for the brain, helping to improve memory and cognitive abilities.
02
puzzel, raadsel
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
puzzle
v
puzzled
adj
puzzled
adj
puzzlement
n
puzzlement
n
puzzler
n
puzzler
n
Voorbeeld
The unexpected turn of events puzzled the audience.
The sudden disappearance of the keys puzzled him.
The cryptic message puzzled the detectives trying to solve the case.
The unusual markings on the artifact puzzled archaeologists.
The riddle puzzles her.
