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How do you say "difficult" in German?
schwierig
In German, "difficult" is schwierig.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHVEE-rig' with stress on the first syllable. Three syllables total.
Grammar notes
Schwierig is an adjective. Comparative: schwieriger, superlative: am schwierigsten.
Example sentence
Dieses Buch ist schwierig.
This book is difficult.
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How to remember schwierig
Schwierig contains 'schw' which makes a sharp sound, just like the difficulty of the word itself.
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Questions about schwierig
How do you say "difficult" in German?
In German, "difficult" is schwierig. It is a noun.
How is schwierig written in German?
schwierig is written using the standard German script.
How is schwierig used in a sentence?
Use schwierig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dieses Buch ist schwierig. (This book is difficult.).
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