clue

• Ein Hinweis oder eine Information, die hilft, ein Problem, Rätsel oder Verbrechen zu lösen. Oft ein Beweisstück oder Anzeichen, das zur Aufklärung führt.

A piece of evidence or information used in solving a problem, mystery, or puzzle.

1. Hint or evidenceB1formal

   A piece of information or evidence that helps solve a problem or mystery.

   Hinweis oder Beweisstück

   • The detective found a clue at the crime scene.
   • This map gives us a clue about the treasure's location.
   • She left a clue for him to find her.

   Synonymecueevidencehintindicationinklingintimationleadpointersigntip

2. Understanding or ideaB1informal

   An idea or understanding about something, often used in negative contexts.

   Ahnung

   • He doesn't have a clue about how to fix the car.
   • I had no clue what she was talking about.
   • Do you have any clue where we are?

   Synonymeconceptionhintideainklingintimationnotionsuspicion

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem einen Hinweis oder eine Information zu geben, um ihm beim Lösen eines Problems oder Rätsels zu helfen; auch: jemanden auf die richtige Spur bringen.

A verb meaning to provide someone with information or a hint to help solve a problem or mystery.

1. To inform or give a hintB2informal

   To provide someone with information or a hint about something.

   Informieren

   • Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?
   • She clued him in about the surprise party.
   • I'll clue you in on the details later.

   Synonymeapprisehintindicateinformnotifyprimesuggesttip off

   Antonymebafflebewilderconfusemisdirectmisleadperplex

Phrasal-Variantenclue in