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riddle
ˈrɪdl
noun
zagadka
Definition
A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; also, a puzzling or confusing person or thing.
Examples
Can you solve this riddle? What has an eye but cannot see?
Czy potrafisz rozwiązać tę zagadkę? Co ma oko, ale nie widzi?
His sudden disappearance remains a complete riddle to the police.
Jego nagłe zniknięcie pozostaje dla policji całkowitą zagadką.
Collocations
solve a riddlepose a riddleancient riddle
verb
dziurawić
Also
najeżać
Definition
To pierce with many holes; to fill or permeate with something undesirable.
Examples
The old wooden door was riddled with wormholes.
Stare drewniane drzwi były podziurawione korytarzami korników.
His speech was riddled with errors and inconsistencies.
Jego przemówienie było najeżone błędami i niespójnościami.
Collocations
riddled with holesriddled with errorsriddled with bullets
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