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sudoku

/suˈdɔːku/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

sudoku

  • A logic-based number-placement puzzle played on a 9x9 grid.

In a sentence

Mio nonno risolve sempre un sudoku sulla rivista dopo pranzo.

My grandfather always solves a sudoku in the magazine after lunch.

Non riesco a finire questo sudoku perché è troppo difficile.

I can't finish this sudoku because it's too difficult.

Ti piace fare i sudoku quando viaggi in treno?

Do you like doing sudoku puzzles when you travel by train?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
sudokumasculine · singular
sudokumasculine · plural
sudokumasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Masculine invariable loanword from Japanese: 'il sudoku', plural 'i sudoku'.
  • Commonly paired with the verbs 'fare' (to do) or 'risolvere' (to solve).
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