сложный
challenging
difficult but engaging
Learn сложный with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
сложный fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
сложный with German translation
сложный usage examples
Mathe kann manchmal anspruchsvoll sein.
Математика иногда бывает сложной.
Das neue Level ist anspruchsvoll, aber gut.
Новый уровень сложный, но хороший.
Learn by topic
сложный belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
сложный synonyms
What's the difference between сложный / трудный / непростой / бросающий вызов / требующий усилий / требовательный
emphasizes obstacles and hardship involved in performing
means 'not simple', often implying hidden or layered complexity
a phrase emphasizing a test of abilities or a competitive aspect
a phrase explicitly indicating the need to put in effort
describes an object or person that sets high demands and requires effort
about a complex, ornate, or cleverly constructed structure
emphasizes the motivational and developmental side of a task
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
Related words and lists for сложный
How to pronounce сложный and what this word means
сложный means challenging. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сложный
[ˈsloʐnɨj]
сложный translation
challenging
сложный examples
Mathe kann manchmal anspruchsvoll sein.
сложный transcription
[ˈsloʐnɨj], чэлленджинг
Questions about this word
сложный meaning: what does it mean?
Требующий усилий и умения для успешного выполнения
сложный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сложный is pronounced as [ˈsloʐnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сложный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mathe kann manchmal anspruchsvoll sein. Translation: Математика иногда бывает сложной.
Is сложный part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, сложный (challenging) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сложный part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, сложный (challenging) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn сложный in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.