ADJECTIVE

schwierig/ˈʃviːʁɪç/difficult; hard; tricky

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

Definitions

1.difficult, not easy to solve, do, or understand(general)

a.demanding much effort or skill

Die Aufgabe ist ziemlich schwierig.—The task is quite difficult.

b.complicated or problematic (situation, relationship, etc.)

Das ist eine schwierige Entscheidung.—That is a difficult decision.

Adjective Forms

Positiveschwierig
Comparativeschwieriger
Superlativeschwierigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "schwierig" mean in English?
"schwierig" means difficult, hard, or tricky. 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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