perplex

pərˈplɛks
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Translation of perplex into German

Verb

tr.
1.

confusion

Rare
cause someone to feel confused or puzzled
Rare
  • The math problem perplexed the students.Das Mathematikproblem verwirrte die Schüler.
2.

complication

Rare
make a situation more complicated or intricate
Rare
  • The new rules perplex the process further.Die neuen Regeln verkomplizieren den Prozess weiter.
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Synonyms and analogies of perplex in English

v.bafflebewilderconfuseMore synonyms

Examples of perplex in a sentence

  • The instructions will perplex you if not read carefully.
  • The unexpected delay will perplex the project timeline.
  • His sudden resignation perplexed the entire team.

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

Verb
verwirrenv.

Many languages have homonymous words that can perplex even native speakers.

Viele Sprachen haben homonyme Wörter, die selbst Muttersprachler verwirren können.

Loud noises can often perplex pets during thunderstorms, making them anxious.

Laute Geräusche können oft Haustiere während Gewittern verwirren und ängstlich machen.

verblüffenv.

These properties seemed to perplex me in some ways.

Diese Eigenschaften schienen mich auf gewisse Weise zu verblüffen.

to confuse our students, perplex them,

unsere Schüler zu verwirren, zu verblüffen,

verunsichernv.

Difficult questions will perplex the contestants during the final round of the quiz.

Schwierige Fragen werden die Teilnehmer während der Endrunde des Quiz verunsichern.

Her reasoning appears sound, yet it still manages to perplex those around her.

Ihre Argumentation scheint schlüssig, dennoch gelingt es ihr, ihr Umfeld zu verunsichern.

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Other translations for perplex:

  • irritierenv.
  • verdutzenv.

perplex: Examples and translations in context

Trying to solve the riddle only served to perplex him even more.

Der Versuch, das Rätsel zu lösen, verwirrte ihn nur noch mehr.

His overly detailed report tended to perplex everyone who needed simple answers.

Sein übermäßig detaillierter Bericht verwirrte jeden, der einfache Antworten brauchte.

Then wilt thou have no more questions to perplex thee.

Dann wird es für dich keine Fragen mehr geben, die dich verwirren.

His forehand drive caused the ball to spin wildly and perplex the other player.

Sein Vorhand-Drive ließ den Ball wild rotieren und verwirrte den anderen Spieler.

The legal document was written in a way that seemed to perplex even seasoned lawyers.

Das juristische Dokument war so verfasst, dass es selbst erfahrene Anwälte zu verwirren schien.

The complex math problem seemed to perplex all the students in the class.

Das komplexe Mathematikproblem schien alle Schüler in der Klasse zu verwirren.

Her intricate question seemed to perplex everyone at the meeting, causing a long silence.

Ihre komplizierte Frage schien alle auf der Besprechung zu verwirren und führte zu einer langen Stille.

A woman, as is well known, has two "eternal" questions that perplex men: there is nothing to wear and nowhere to put things.

Eine Frau hat bekanntlich zwei "ewige" Fragen, die Männer verblüffen: Es gibt nichts zu tragen und nirgendwo etwas zu bringen.

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