Meaning
riddle
- a question or puzzle phrased with clues to be guessed
In a sentence
Mio nonno mi ha fatto un indovinello divertente.
My grandfather gave me a fun riddle.
Sei riuscito a risolvere quell'indovinello?
Did you manage to solve that riddle?
Non capisco la risposta a questo indovinello.
I don't understand the answer to this riddle.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indovinello | masculine · singular |
| indovinelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'indovinare' (to guess).
- Standard term for traditional riddles and puzzles for children or games.