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schwierig

difficult

Meaning of schwierig

not hard

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German[ˈʃviːʁɪç]
difficult
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schwierig with Indonesian translation

schwierig usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇩🇪German

Mathe ist für mich schwierig.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇩🇪German

Die Aufgabe war schwierig, aber machbar.

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schwierig belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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schwierig synonyms

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What's the difference between schwierig / schwer / anspruchsvoll / anstrengend / hart

🇩🇪German

The most general word: “difficult,” “hard”; can describe tasks, topics, or situations.

A2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
anspruchsvoll

Means “demanding” or “requiring a high level”; can sound slightly positive.

A2Often
🇩🇪German

Means “exhausting” or “strenuous”; the focus is on effort and fatigue, not just difficulty.

A2Very Often
🇩🇪German

In the sense of difficulty: “hard,” “harsh,” or “severe”; often used for conditions, life, or punishment.

A2Very Often

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How to pronounce schwierig and what this word means

schwierig means 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]

Questions about this word

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?

Yes, schwierig (difficult) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is schwierig part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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