This is the 15492nd most frequent German word.
verzwickte
"Verzwickte" means "complicated" or "tricky" in English.
Here, "verzwickte" is used as an adjective describing "Lage" (situation), indicating complexity or difficulty in resolving the situation.
Die verzwickte Lage machte es schwer, eine Entscheidung zu treffen.
The tricky situation made it difficult to make a decision.
In this example, "verzwickte" qualifies "Rätsel" (puzzle), emphasizing that it involves intricate details or challenging aspects.
Ein verzwicktes Rätsel hielt sie stundenlang beschäftigt.
A tricky puzzle kept them occupied for hours.
The word "verzwickte" describes "Beziehung" (relationship), signifying that the relationship contains complications or delicate dynamics.