cryptic

ˈkrɪptɪk
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Translation of cryptic into German

Adjective

1.

language

having a hidden or secret meaning
  • The letter was cryptic and hard to decipher.Der Brief war rätselhaft und schwer zu entziffern.
2.

mystery

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
  • His cryptic message left everyone puzzled.Seine rätselhafte Nachricht ließ alle ratlos zurück.
3.

encryption

TECH.
involving use of a code or cipher
TECH.
  • The cryptic message required a key to unlock.Die kryptische Nachricht erforderte einen Schlüssel zum Entschlüsseln.
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Expressions with cryptic: examples in English and translations in German

kryptisches Kreuzworträtsel
She solves a cryptic crossword each morning on the train.
Kryptische Färbung
Tarnfärbung
The chameleon uses cryptic coloration to blend into its surroundings.

Synonyms and analogies of cryptic in English

Examples of cryptic in a sentence

  • The ancient symbols were cryptic to the untrained eye.
  • The cryptic note baffled the detectives.
  • She gave a cryptic smile and walked away.
  • The cryptic instructions puzzled everyone.
  • She sent a cryptic email to her colleague.

Translations of "cryptic" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
kryptischadj.

Her cryptic message left him baffled and curious about its meaning.

Ihre kryptische Nachricht ließ ihn ratlos und neugierig auf ihre Bedeutung zurück.

rätselhaftadj.

But, if that's too cryptic, let's get literal.

Wenn das zu rätselhaft ist, lass mich deutlich werden.

geheimnisvolladj.

Yes, sorry I was so cryptic on the phone.

Tut mir Leid, dass ich so geheimnisvoll am Telefon war.

verschlüsseltadj.

I found the message strangely cryptic and hard to interpret.

Ich fand die Nachricht seltsam verschlüsselt und schwer zu interpretieren.

mysteriösadj.

These creatures are cryptic enough, but now's not the time to study them.

Diese Kreaturen sind mysteriös genug, aber nun ist die Zeit gekommen, diese zu untersuchen.

abgründigadj.

And it is no wonder, as no comic artist is as bizarre, clever and cryptic as him.

Kein Wunder, denn so komisch, so intelligent, so abgründig wie er ist sonst niemand.

hintergründigadj.

Some of his answers were so cryptic - as if he had a hidden agenda.

Einige seiner Antworten waren hintergründig - als hätte er etwas zu verbergen.

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cryptic: Examples and translations in context

Their cryptic messages keep everyone guessing about what they're really planning.

Ihre kryptischen Nachrichten lassen alle im Ungewissen, was sie wirklich planen.

His cryptic comments were of no earthly use during the negotiation.

Seine kryptischen Bemerkungen waren während der Verhandlung zu nichts nützen.

He often had to worm out the meaning behind her cryptic messages.

Oft musste er die Bedeutung hinter ihren kryptischen Nachrichten herauslocken.

The cryptic message disquiets those who understand its hidden meaning.

Die kryptische Nachricht beunruhigt diejenigen, die die versteckte Bedeutung verstehen.

His cryptic poetry was finally deciphered, revealing layers of meaning.

Seine kryptische Poesie wurde endlich entschlüsselt und enthüllte Schichten von Bedeutung.

The detective focused on deciphering the cryptic message left at the crime scene.

Der Detektiv konzentrierte sich darauf, die kryptische Nachricht am Tatort zu entschlüsseln.

The detective tried to decipher the cryptic message left at the crime scene.

Der Detektiv versuchte, die kryptische Nachricht am Tatort zu entschlüsseln.

His cryptic email leaves room for interpretation rather than giving a clear answer.

Seine kryptische E-Mail lässt Raum für Interpretationen, statt eine klare Antwort zu geben.

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