mysteries
word · lemma: mystery
/ˈmɪstɝiz/
MIS-tuh-reez
/mˈɪstəɹiz/
MIS-tuh-reez
Definition
Things that are difficult to understand or explain; events or situations that remain unknown or are hidden.
Usage & Nuances
'Mysteries' is often used for unknown facts, detective stories ('mystery novels'), or anything that cannot be easily explained. Common collocations: 'unsolved mysteries,' 'the mysteries of the universe.' Not used for simple secrets.
Spanish: misteriosPortuguese (BR): mistériosPortuguese (PT): mistériosChinese (Simplified): 谜团 - 神秘的事物Chinese (Traditional): 謎團 - 神祕的事物Hindi: रहस्यArabic: ألغاز - أسرارBengali: রহস্যসমূহ - অমীমাংসিত বিষয়সমূহRussian: тайны - загадкиJapanese: 謎 - 神秘Vietnamese: bí ẩnKorean: 미스터리 - 신비Turkish: gizemler - sırlarUrdu: معمہ جاتIndonesian: misteri - teka-teki
Example Sentences
Some ancient mysteries have never been solved.
basic
There are many mysteries in the universe.
basic
Those old ruins are full of mysteries no one can explain.
natural
People are fascinated by the mysteries of the deep sea.
natural
Unsolved mysteries keep scientists searching for answers.
natural
She loves reading about mysteries.
basic