NOUN
Rätsel/ˈʁɛːt͡sl̩/riddle; puzzle; mystery
Rätsel is a German noun that means riddle, puzzle, or mystery. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛːt͡sl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Rätsel".
Definitions
1.a question or statement requiring ingenuity to solve; riddle(language game)
a.a question with a hidden meaning, to be guessed
Kannst du das Rätsel lösen, das ich dir gestellt habe?—Can you solve the riddle I gave you?
2.a puzzle or enigma; something difficult to understand or explain(problem to solve)
a.a confusing or mysterious problem
Der plötzliche Stromausfall ist ein Rätsel für die Techniker.—The sudden power outage is a mystery to the technicians.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Rätsel | die Rätsel |
| Genitive | des Rätsels | der Rätsel |
| Dative | dem Rätsel | den Rätseln |
| Accusative | das Rätsel | die Rätsel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rätsel" mean in English?
- "Rätsel" means riddle, puzzle, or mystery. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rätsel"?
- "Rätsel" is pronounced /ˈʁɛːt͡sl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rätsel" der, die, or das?
- "Rätsel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Rätsel"?
- The plural of "Rätsel" is "Rätsel".
- What part of speech is "Rätsel"?
- "Rätsel" is a noun in German.
