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mysterious
Secretive, puzzling, and difficult to understand or explain.
Sein plötzliches Verschwinden unter mysteriösen Umständen gab der Polizei Rätsel auf.
His sudden disappearance under mysterious circumstances puzzled the police.
The adjective 'mysteriös' (mysterious) is closely related to the noun 'das Mysterium' (a mystery, a puzzle). The ending '-iös' is typical of adjectives that come from French or Latin.
Die Polizei untersucht den mysteriösen Tod des Millionärs.
The police are investigating the mysterious death of the millionaire.
'Mysteriös' (mysterious) can stand directly before a noun or be used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to describe a quality.
Ein mysteriöser Brief lag auf dem Tisch.
A mysterious letter was lying on the table.
The adjective is often used to describe unexplained events or things. Common combinations are 'mysteriöse Umstände' (mysterious circumstances), 'ein mysteriöser Fall' (a mysterious case), or 'eine mysteriöse Krankheit' (a mysterious illness).
Er erhielt einen mysteriösen Anruf von einer unbekannten Nummer.
He received a mysterious call from an unknown number.
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Geheimnisvoll and mysteriös can both describe something puzzling or difficult to explain. „Geheimnisvoll“ often emphasizes the fascinating, hidden side and arouses curiosity, while „mysteriös“ focuses more strongly on the lack of an explanation or interpretation. Use „geheimnisvoll“ for an appealing atmosphere and „mysteriös“ for something difficult to explain.
Das mysteriöse Verschwinden des Schlüssels konnte niemand erklären.
No one could explain the mysterious disappearance of the key.
Der geheimnisvolle Blick des Fremden weckte sofort ihre Neugier.
The stranger's mysterious gaze immediately aroused her curiosity.
