difficult
difficult
adjective
Meaning: difficult
Die Matheaufgabe war schwierig.
The math problem was difficult.
Meaning: challenging
Der Marathonlauf war schwierig.
The marathon race was challenging.
Meaning: complicated
Das Thema ist sehr schwierig zu verstehen.
The topic is very complicated to understand.
Meaning: tricky
Die Prüfungsfragen waren schwierig gestellt.
The exam questions were tricky.
Meaning: demanding
Der Job ist sehr schwierig und erfordert viel Einsatz.
The job is very demanding and requires a lot of effort.
A1: Das ist ein schwieriges Buch.
A1: This is a difficult book.
A1: Die Prüfung war schwierig.
A1: The exam was difficult.
A1: Ich finde Mathe schwierig.
A1: I find math difficult.
B1: Es ist schwierig, eine Entscheidung zu treffen.
B1: It is difficult to make a decision.
B1: Der Weg zum Erfolg kann manchmal schwierig sein.
B1: The path to success can sometimes be difficult.
B1: Er hat sich in einer schwierigen Situation befunden.
B1: He found himself in a difficult situation.
C1: Es war schwierig, die komplexen Zusammenhänge zu verstehen.
C1: It was difficult to understand the complex relationships.
C1: Sie hat einen schwierigen Charakter und ist schwer zufriedenzustellen.
C1: She has a difficult personality and is hard to please.
C1: In der heutigen globalisierten Welt sind internationale Beziehungen zunehmend schwieriger geworden.
C1: In today's globalized world, international relations have become increasingly difficult.
The German adjective 'schwierig' translates to 'difficult' in English. It is used to describe something that is not easy or simple to understand, accomplish, or deal with.
When referring to a task or problem, 'schwierig' implies that it requires a lot of effort, skill, or knowledge to complete successfully. It can also indicate a challenging situation or circumstance that may cause frustration or confusion.
In everyday conversation, 'schwierig' can be used to describe a variety of situations, such as learning a new language, solving complex puzzles, or dealing with difficult people.