difficult

ˈdɪfɪkəlt
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of difficult into German

Related topics:

Adjective

1.

task

requiring much effort or skill to do
  • The exam was very difficult for everyone.Die Prüfung war für alle sehr schwierig.
2.

problem

hard to understand or solve
  • The math problem was difficult to solve.Das Mathematikproblem war schwierig zu lösen.
3.

demanding

not easy to please or satisfy
  • He is a difficult person to work with..Er ist eine schwierige Person, mit der man arbeiten kann
4.

person

Rare
uncooperative or hard to manage
Rare
  • He is a difficult person to work with.Mit ihm ist es schwierig, zusammenzuarbeiten.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with difficult: examples in English and translations in German

schwer zu schlucken
The large pill was difficult to swallow.
jemandem das Leben schwer machen
jemandem Schwierigkeiten bereiten
The manager gave him a difficult time about the report.
etwas schwer zu akzeptieren
etwas schwer zu verkraften
Losing the championship was a difficult pill to swallow for the team.
etwas schwierig
ein bisschen schwierig
The math problem was a bit difficult for the students.
schwierige Reise
anstrengende Reise
The explorers faced a difficult journey through the dense jungle.
schwierige Person
She is a difficult person to work with.

Synonyms and analogies of difficult in English

Examples of difficult in a sentence

  • The difficult project required a lot of teamwork.
  • The instructions were difficult to follow.
  • Solving the puzzle proved to be difficult.
  • She can be quite difficult when things don't go her way.
  • The client was difficult, demanding constant revisions.
  • The child was difficult during the entire trip.

Translations of "difficult" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
schwierigadj.

She made an honorable decision, even when it was difficult.

Sie traf eine ehrenhafte Entscheidung, auch wenn es schwierig war.

schweradj.

His distress over the situation was difficult for him to hide.

Seine Besorgnis über die Situation war für ihn schwer zu verbergen.

erschwertadj.

The swift currents made it difficult for them to bail effectively.

Die starke Strömung erschwerte es ihnen, effektiv Wasser zu schöpfen.

kompliziertadj.

You can do a lot that is neither hard or difficult.

Du kannst viel tun, was weder schwer noch kompliziert ist.

schlechtadj.

In difficult times, friends reveal their true stripes, good or bad.

In schwierigen Zeiten zeigen Freunde ihr wahres Wesen, ob gut oder schlecht.

anspruchsvolladj.

We're doing a lot more stop-motion, which is difficult.

Wir machen viel mehr mit Stop-Motion, und das ist anspruchsvoll.

problematischadj.

A parfait... the cup would make it difficult to eat.

Ein Parfait... Mit dem Glas könnte es problematisch werden.

beschwerlichadj.

The route was not only long and difficult but also dangerous.

Dieser Weg war nicht nur lang und beschwerlich sondern auch gefährlich.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

Other translations for difficult:

  • diffiziladj.
  • heikeladj.
  • kniffligadj.
  • herausforderndadj.
  • unbequemadj.
  • schwer verständlichadj.
  • widerspenstigadj.
  • trotzigadj.
  • misslichadj.

difficult: Examples and translations in context

It's important to stand behind your family during difficult moments.

Es ist wichtig, in schwierigen Momenten zur Familie zu stehen.

Many people seek guidance from their local clergy during difficult times.

Viele Menschen suchen in schwierigen Zeiten Rat bei ihren örtlichen Geistlichen.

He recalled the advice given by his mentor during difficult times.

Er besann sich auf den Rat seines Mentors in schwierigen Zeiten.

She attempted a difficult kick and landed gracefully on her feet.

Sie versuchte einen schwierigen Tritt und landete anmutig auf ihren Füßen.

While training, he often attempts to vault over difficult barriers.

Beim Training versucht er oft, über schwierige Hindernisse zu springen.

She answered the difficult question with an air of complete nonchalance.

Sie beantwortete die schwierige Frage mit einem Hauch von völliger Gelassenheit.

With such talent, he can always breeze through difficult projects.

Mit solchem Talent kann er schwierige Projekte immer spielend bewältigen.

I appreciate how articulate you are when explaining difficult concepts.

Ich schätze, wie gut Sie schwierige Konzepte erklären können.

See also:

difficult to achievea bit difficult
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "difficult"?
  • Find accurate translations for "difficult" in German

    Explore various translations of "difficult" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "difficult" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "difficult" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "difficult" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "difficult" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "difficult" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store