rätseln
Translation
to puzzle, to guess, to ponder
Examples
Wir rätseln über die Ursache.
We are puzzling over the cause.
Die Kinder rätseln gern.
The children enjoy solving riddles.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) to puzzle over (sth.) We are puzzling over the cause of the problem.
to puzzle, to guess The detectives are still puzzling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grübeln (to ponder), nachdenken (to think about)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'das Rätsel' (riddle, puzzle).
Memory Tips
When you have a 'Rätsel' (riddle), you 'rätseln' (puzzle) over it.