Riddle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
riddle
[ หrษชdl ]
puzzle solving
A riddle is a type of puzzle that consists of a question or statement to be solved or answered, often requiring creativity and critical thinking. Riddles can be found in various cultures and have been used throughout history to entertain and challenge people's minds.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Sphinx's riddle in Greek mythology challenged Oedipus to solve it in order to enter the city of Thebes.
- Can you solve this riddle: I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
- Riddles are often used in children's books to engage young readers and stimulate their problem-solving skills.
Translations
Translations of the word "riddle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enigma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคนเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Rรคtsel
๐ฎ๐ฉ teka-teki
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะณะฐะดะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zagadka
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฌ (nazo)
๐ซ๐ท รฉnigme
๐ช๐ธ acertijo
๐น๐ท bilmece
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ป๋ผ (susukkekki)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุบุฒ (lughz)
๐จ๐ฟ hรกdanka
๐ธ๐ฐ hรกdanka
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐ่ฏญ (mรญyว)
๐ธ๐ฎ uganka
๐ฎ๐ธ gรกta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผะฑะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแแ (amotsana)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tapmaca
๐ฒ๐ฝ acertijo
Word origin
The word 'riddle' has roots in Old English 'rวฃdels' meaning 'counsel, opinion'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a type of puzzle or mystery. Riddles have been a part of human culture for centuries, with early examples found in ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and Babylonians. Riddles were often used as a form of entertainment and intellectual challenge.