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puzzle

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/ˈpʌzl/ · puz-zle

A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

Meanings

nounformal

A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

ایک کھیل، کھلونا، یا مسئلہ جو ذہانت یا علم کو جانچنے کے لئے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے۔

پزل

puzzle

Synonyms

conundrumenigmamysteryمعمہچالاکیمسئلہ

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • jigsaw puzzle
  • brain teaser
  • crossword puzzle

Example Sentences

She enjoys solving puzzles in her free time.

وہ اپنے فارغ وقت میں پزل حل کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔

woh apne farigh waqt mein puzzle hal karna pasand karti hai.

The puzzle was so challenging that it took him several hours to complete.

پزل اتنا چیلنجنگ تھا کہ اسے مکمل کرنے میں کئی گھنٹے لگے۔

puzzle itna challenging tha ke use mukammal karne mein kai ghante lage.

They bought a new puzzle for the family to enjoy together.

انہوں نے خاندان کے لئے ایک نیا پزل خریدا تاکہ سب مل کر لطف اندوز ہوں۔

unhon ne khandan ke liye aik naya puzzle kharida taake sab mil kar lutf andoz hon.

Easily Confused With

jigsaw:A jigsaw is a type of puzzle made of interlocking pieces, while 'puzzle' is a broader term encompassing various types.
verbformal

To perplex someone; to be difficult to understand or solve.

کسی کو الجھانا؛ سمجھنے یا حل کرنے میں مشکل ہونا۔

اُلجھن دینا

uljhan dena

Synonyms

confusebafflebewilderپریشان کرناالحاح کرناسوال کرنا

Antonyms

explainclarifyوضاحت کرناصاف کرنا

Common Collocations

  • puzzle someone
  • puzzle over a problem
  • puzzle out a solution

Example Sentences

The mysteries of the universe continue to puzzle scientists.

کائنات کے راز سائنسدانوں کو الجھاتے رہتے ہیں۔

kainaat ke raaz scientists ko uljhaate rehte hain.

His behavior always puzzles her.

اس کا رویہ ہمیشہ اسے الجھاتا ہے۔

us ka rawaya hamesha use uljhaata hai.

She tried to puzzle out the meaning of the poem.

اس نے شعر کے معنی کو سمجھنے کی کوشش کی۔

us ne sher ke maani ko samajhne ki koshish ki.

Easily Confused With

muddle:Muddle refers to a state of confusion, while puzzle implies a specific challenge that needs solving.

Word Family

puzzling
adjectiveاجنبی
puzzler
nounپزلر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of piecing together a jigsaw puzzle to find the bigger picture.

Imagine a table filled with jigsaw puzzle pieces waiting to be assembled.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی پزلیں ہیں، جن کو بھولنے نہیں دیتے، مدتوں تک جیتے ہیں، یوں ان کو گزرنے نہیں دیتے۔

Ishq ki puzzles hain, jin ko bhoolne nahi dete, Mudaton tak jeetay hain, yun un ko guzarnay nahi dete.

Love has its puzzles, which we don't let forget, For ages we live, and don’t let them pass.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا قدم مشکل ہوتا ہے۔

pehla qadam mushkil hota hai.

The first step is the hardest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "pusle" — to perplex or confuse

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from 'pusle' in Middle English, which means to confuse or perplex.