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schwierig

сложный

Meaning of schwierig

nicht leicht; erfordert viel Aufwand oder Verständnis

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DE[ˈʃviːʁɪç]
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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.

schwierigсложный
Studentстудент
Prüfungэкзамен
Hausaufgabeдомашняя работа
Fragen beantwortenотвечать на вопросы
Fragen stellenзадавать вопросы
Schreibtischписьменный стол

schwierig synonyms

Related words worth learning together

schwer
The most general word: “difficult,” “hard”; can describe tasks, topics, or situations.
anspruchsvoll
Means “demanding” or “requiring a high level”; can sound slightly positive.
anstrengend
Means “exhausting” or “strenuous”; the focus is on effort and fatigue, not just difficulty.
hart
In the sense of difficulty: “hard,” “harsh,” or “severe”; often used for conditions, life, or punishment.
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🇩🇪de

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

A2Very Often
A
🇩🇪de
anspruchsvoll

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

A2Often
🇩🇪de

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

A2Very Often
🇩🇪de

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

A2Very Often

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schwierig Bedeutung: what does it mean?

nicht leicht; erfordert viel Aufwand oder Verständnis

schwierig Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

schwierig is pronounced as [ˈʃviːʁɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is schwierig part of School and University vocabulary?

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Is schwierig part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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