difficult
difficult
Meaning of difficult
hard to understand or do
nicht leicht; erfordert viel Aufwand oder Verständnis
Pronunciation
difficult with German translation
difficult usage examples
Math is difficult for me.
Mathe ist für mich schwierig.
The task was difficult but doable.
Die Aufgabe war schwierig, aber machbar.
difficult synonyms
What's the difference between difficult, hard, challenging, tough, tricky, complicated, demanding, and complex
ENThe exam was really hard.
ENThe new job is challenging, but I enjoy it.
ENIt was a tough decision to make.
difficult because of hidden problems
ENThe problem is tricky — watch out for hidden assumptions.
hard because of many confusing parts
ENThe instructions are complicated and hard to follow.
Advanced: broader words
ENThis is a demanding course that needs a lot of study time.
ENThe topic is complex and needs careful study.
long and exhausting; formal
ENThey completed an arduous research project.
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difficult meaning: what does it mean?
hard to understand or do
difficult pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
difficult is pronounced as /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
difficult definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mathe ist für mich schwierig. Translation: Math is difficult for me.
Is difficult part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, difficult can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is difficult part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, difficult can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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