puzzling
intermediateB1/ˈpʌz.əl.ɪŋ/ · puz-zling
causing confusion or bewilderment; difficult to understand or solve.
Meanings
causing confusion or bewilderment; difficult to understand or solve.
ایسا جو گڑبڑ یا ذہنی الجھن پیدا کرے؛ سمجھنے یا حل کرنے میں مشکل.
حیران کن
hairan kun
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Common Collocations
- puzzling question
- puzzling situation
- puzzling behavior
Example Sentences
The sudden disappearance of the artifact was puzzling to the researchers.
نوادرات کا اچانک غائب ہونا محققین کے لیے حیران کن تھا۔
Nawadarat ka achanak ghaib hona muhaqiqin ke liye hairan kun tha.
Her explanation of the theory left many puzzling over its validity.
اس کے نظریے کی وضاحت نے بہت سے لوگوں کو اس کی حقیقت پر حیران کر دیا۔
Is ke nazariye ki wazahat ne bohat se logon ko is ki haqeeqat par hairan kar diya.
The book is filled with puzzling riddles and mysteries.
یہ کتاب حیران کن معماوں اور اسرار سے بھری ہوئی ہے۔
Yeh kitaab hairan kun mahamay aur asrar se bhari hui hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a complex puzzle that leaves you feeling puzzled.
Imagine a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces don't seem to fit together.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتابوں میں چھپے جو سوالات ہیں، وہ بھی ہیں حیران کن، دیکھو ان کا جواب کون دے.
Kitaabon mein chupe jo sawaalat hain, Woh bhi hain hairan kun, dekho in ka jawab kaun de.
The questions hidden in books, They are puzzling too, see who answers them.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہیر پھیر میں رہنے والا ہمیشہ ہیر پھیر میں رہتا ہے.
Hair pher mein rehne wala hamesha hair pher mein rehta hai.
One who is always in confusion remains in confusion.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "puzzle" — to confuse or baffle
First known use: 15th century
The word 'puzzle' originated from the Middle English word 'posen', which means to perplex or confuse. Over time, it evolved into the modern usage of puzzling.