das Mysterium
Translation
mystery, enigma
Examples
Das Verschwinden des Schiffes bleibt ein Mysterium.
The disappearance of the ship remains a mystery.
Die Entstehung des Lebens ist ein großes Mysterium.
The origin of life is a great mystery.
Grammar Patterns
to be/remain a mystery The disappearance of the ship remains a mystery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rätsel (riddle), Geheimnis (secret)
Etymology
From Latin 'mysterium', from Greek 'mystērion' (secret rite). Related to 'mystisch' (mystical).
Memory Tips
Sounds almost identical to the English word 'mystery'. Think of a mysterious story or a detective solving a mystery.