сложный
challenging
difficult but engaging
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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
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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.
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