English–German

“puzzled” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːtloːs/

Example

Er wirkt ratloser als gestern.

He seems more puzzled than yesterday.

Illustration for ratlos (puzzled)

How to say “puzzled” in German

“Puzzled” in German is ratlos.

Someone faces a problem while the useful answer or next step remains out of reach.

Full entry for ratlos: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ratlos

Vor der falschen Tür war sie völlig ratlos.

In front of the wrong door, she was completely puzzled.

Tips for using ratlos

  • Ratlos commonly occurs with sein or wirken, as in 'ratlos sein' and 'ratlos wirken', for an inner state or an outward impression.

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