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; not easy to do, understand, or solve(general, describing degree of difficulty)
a.hard to handle or cope with
Diese Aufgabe ist sehr schwierig.—This task is very difficult.
b.describing a problematic situation or person
Er befindet sich in einer schwierigen Lage.—He is in a difficult situation.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schwierig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schwieriger |
| Superlative | schwierigsten |
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.
