No. 17,205 in Polish

zagadka

"Zagadka" means "riddle" or "mystery."

In a sentence

Rozwiązałem trudną zagadkę.
I solved a difficult riddle.
In this sentence, 'zagadka' is used in its meaning of a puzzle or riddle that requires solving.
Jego zagadka została rozwiązana przez detektywa.
His mystery was solved by the detective.
Here, 'zagadka' refers to a mystery or enigmatic situation that required investigation.
Nasza podróż przez dżunglę była niczym zagadka.
Our journey through the jungle was like a puzzle.
In this usage, 'zagadka' is metaphorically likened to a complex or intricate situation.

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