Meaning
enigma, riddle
- a person, event, or situation that is mysterious or difficult to understand
- a puzzle, riddle, or obscure question to be solved
In a sentence
La sparizione di quei documenti rimane un enigma per tutti.
The disappearance of those documents remains an enigma to everyone.
Il detective ha risolto l'enigma dopo settimane di indagini.
The detective solved the riddle after weeks of investigation.
Il suo comportamento recente è un vero enigma.
His recent behavior is a real enigma.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| enigma | masculine · singular |
| enigmi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine noun of Greek origin ending in -a; plural is regular with -i: 'gli enigmi'.