ADJECTIVE

schwierig/ˈʃviːʁɪç/difficult; hard; challenging

schwierig is a German adjective that means difficult, hard, or challenging. It is pronounced /ˈʃviːʁɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schwieriger" and "schwierigsten".

Definitions

1.difficult, hard to do or understand(general)

a.requiring great effort or skill

Die Prüfung war sehr schwierig.The exam was very difficult.

b.hard to solve or deal with

Er steht vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung.He is facing a difficult decision.

Adjective Forms

Positiveschwierig
Comparativeschwieriger
Superlativeschwierigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "schwierig" mean in English?
"schwierig" means difficult, hard, or challenging. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "schwierig"?
"schwierig" is pronounced /ˈʃviːʁɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "schwierig"?
The comparative of "schwierig" is "schwieriger" and the superlative is "schwierigsten".
What part of speech is "schwierig"?
"schwierig" is a adjective in German.

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