Schwierig - translation, pronunciation and examples
difficult
not hard
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schwierige Prüfung
schwierige Frage
schwierige Aufgabe
schwierige Lektion
schwieriges Fach
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Emphasizes complexity, many parts or details; often used for processes, rules, or explanations.
The most general word: “difficult,” “hard”; can describe tasks, topics, or situations.
Means “demanding” or “requiring a high level”; can sound slightly positive.
Means “exhausting” or “strenuous”; the focus is on effort and fatigue, not just difficulty.
In the sense of difficulty: “hard,” “harsh,” or “severe”; often used for conditions, life, or punishment.
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Emphasizes complexity, many parts or details; often used for processes, rules, or explanations.
Die Bedienungsanleitung ist sehr kompliziert.
Инструкция по эксплуатации очень сложная.
The most general word: “difficult,” “hard”; can describe tasks, topics, or situations.
Die Mathematikprüfung war schwer.
Экзамен по математике был трудным.
Means “demanding” or “requiring a high level”; can sound slightly positive.
Der Kurs ist sehr anspruchsvoll.
Курс очень требовательный.
Means “exhausting” or “strenuous”; the focus is on effort and fatigue, not just difficulty.
Die Arbeit war heute sehr anstrengend.
Работа сегодня была очень изнурительной.
In the sense of difficulty: “hard,” “harsh,” or “severe”; often used for conditions, life, or punishment.
Das war ein harter Winter.
Это была суровая зима.
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How to pronounce schwierig and what this word means
schwierig translation: difficult. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schwierig
[ˈʃviːʁɪç]
schwierig translation
difficult
schwierig examples
Mathe ist für mich schwierig.
schwierig transcription
[ˈʃviːʁɪç]
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schwierig meaning: what does it mean?
nicht leicht; erfordert viel Aufwand oder Verständnis
schwierig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
schwierig is pronounced as [ˈʃviːʁɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
schwierig definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mathe ist für mich schwierig. Translation: Математика для меня сложная.
Is schwierig part of School and University vocabulary?
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Is schwierig part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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