What does "schwierig" mean in German?
"schwierig" is the German word for "difficult".
schwierig /ʃvˈiːrɪç/ · adjective · CEFR B1. German translation of "difficult".
See also: Translation page (English → German)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: schwierig
- Language: German
- Meaning: difficult
- IPA: /ʃvˈiːrɪç/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: adjective
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Example Sentences
- Dieses Matheproblem ist schwierig zu lösen. English: This math problem is difficult to solve.
- Sie hatte einen schwierigen Tag bei der Arbeit. English: She had a difficult day at work.
- Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann schwierig, aber lohnend sein. English: Learning a new language can be difficult but rewarding.
When and How to Use "schwierig"
Use "schwierig" when you want to talk about "difficult" in German. It functions as "adjective". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "schwierig"?
"schwierig" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "schwierig"?
"schwierig" is tagged as a adjective in SmartWords.
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Dieses Matheproblem ist schwierig zu lösen.
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