hints
word · lemma: hint
Definition
Hints are small pieces of information or indirect suggestions that help you figure something out or solve a problem.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common with 'give hints,' 'drop hints,' and 'look for hints.' Can mean clues (as in games/exams) or subtle suggestions in conversation. Don't confuse with 'advice,' which is usually more direct.
Spanish: pistas - indicios - sugerenciasPortuguese (BR): dicas - pistas - sugestõesPortuguese (PT): dicas - pistas - sugestõesChinese (Simplified): 提示 - 暗示Chinese (Traditional): 提示 - 暗示Hindi: संकेतArabic: تلميحات - مؤشراتBengali: ইঙ্গিত - পরোক্ষ পরামর্শRussian: намёки - подсказкиJapanese: ヒント - 暗示Vietnamese: gợi ý - ám chỉKorean: 힌트 - 암시Turkish: ipucu - imaUrdu: اشارے - کنایہIndonesian: petunjuk - isyarat
Example Sentences
I kept giving him hints, but he still didn’t get it.
natural
She never asks for help directly, just drops hints.
natural
The teacher gave us some hints for the test.
basic
Can you give me any hints about the answer?
basic
The guide dropped a few hints during the tour.
basic
Sometimes, the best way to solve a puzzle is to look for subtle hints.
natural