mystery

• Ein Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das schwer oder unmöglich zu verstehen, zu erklären oder zu identifizieren ist, oft verbunden mit einem unbekannten oder geheimen Element.

A noun referring to something that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify, often involving an unknown or secret element.

1. Something unexplainedA2formal

   Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

   Rätsel

   • The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a mystery.
   • It's a mystery how the cat got into the locked room.
   • The scientist spent years trying to solve the mystery of the disease.

   Synonymeclosed bookconundrumenigmaperplexityproblempuzzlequandaryquestionriddlesecret

2. Puzzling event or storyA2formal

   A story, book, or film about a puzzling crime or event that is solved by a detective.

   Kriminalgeschichte

   • She loves reading mystery novels on weekends.
   • The movie is a classic mystery with a surprising ending.
   • He wrote a mystery about a stolen painting.

   Synonymedetective storymurder mysterywhodunit

3. Secrecy or obscurityB1formal

   The quality of being secret, unknown, or hidden.

   Geheimnis

   • The old mansion was full of mystery and intrigue.
   • There is an air of mystery surrounding the new employee.
   • The ritual was performed in complete mystery.

   Synonymeconcealmentcovertnessinscrutabilityobscuritysecrecysecretiveness

   Antonymeclarityobviousnessopennesstransparency