сложный
challenging
difficult but engaging
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сложный with English translation
сложный usage examples
Painting tiny details on miniatures can be challenging but very satisfying.
Работа с миниатюрами сложная, но приносит удовольствие.
Learning to play the violin is challenging, but I enjoy it.
Учиться играть на скрипке — сложный процесс, но мне это нравится.
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сложный synonyms
What's the difference between сложный / трудный / непростой / бросающий вызов / требующий усилий / требовательный
a general neutral term indicating a high degree of difficulty
It was a challenging exam, but I managed it.
Это был сложный экзамен, но я с ним справился.
emphasizes obstacles and hardship involved in performing
This task was difficult and took me a lot of time.
Эта задача была трудной и заняла у меня много времени.
means 'not simple', often implying hidden or layered complexity
We have a not-simple project ahead with many nuances.
У нас впереди непростой проект с множеством нюансов.
a phrase emphasizing a test of abilities or a competitive aspect
This program really challenges your skills.
Эта программа действительно бросает вызов твоим навыкам.
a phrase explicitly indicating the need to put in effort
This is a project that requires effort but promises results.
Это проект, требующий усилий, но обещающий результат.
describes an object or person that sets high demands and requires effort
This is a demanding training program—you'll have to work hard.
Это требовательная программа обучения — придется много работать.
Preparing the report turned out to be very labor-intensive.
Подготовка отчёта оказалась очень трудоёмкой.
about a complex, ornate, or cleverly constructed structure
He has an intricate plan that's hard to grasp at once.
У него замысловатый план, который трудно сразу понять.
emphasizes the motivational and developmental side of a task
This stimulating assignment helps develop problem-solving skills.
Это стимулирующее задание помогает развивать навыки решения проблем.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce сложный and what this word means
сложный translation: challenging. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сложный
[ˈsloʐnɨj]
сложный translation
challenging
сложный examples
Painting tiny details on miniatures can be challenging but very satisfying.
сложный transcription
[ˈsloʐnɨj], чэлленджинг
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Questions about this word
сложный meaning: what does it mean?
Требующий усилий и умения для успешного выполнения
сложный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сложный is pronounced as [ˈsloʐnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сложный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Painting tiny details on miniatures can be challenging but very satisfying. Translation: Работа с миниатюрами сложная, но приносит удовольствие.
Is сложный part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, сложный (challenging) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is сложный part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, сложный (challenging) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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