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How do you say "puzzle" in German?

das Puzzle

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In German, "puzzle" is das Puzzle.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'PUH-zel', stress on the first syllable, sounding very close to the English word.

Grammar notes

das Puzzle is neuter. Plural: das Rätsel.

Example sentence

Sie beendete das Puzzle.

She finished the jigsaw puzzle.

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How to remember das Puzzle

Puzzle is borrowed directly from English, so this one arrives already familiar.

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Questions about das Puzzle

How do you say "puzzle" in German?

In German, "puzzle" is das Puzzle. It is a noun.

Is das Puzzle masculine, feminine, or neuter?

das Puzzle is neuter. Plural: das Rätsel.

How is das Puzzle used in a sentence?

Use das Puzzle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie beendete das Puzzle. (She finished the jigsaw puzzle.).

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