English–German

“difficulty” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃviːʁɪçkaɪ̯t/

Example

Bei der Arbeit gab es viele Schwierigkeiten.

There were many difficulties at work.

Illustration for Schwierigkeit (difficulty)

How to say “difficulty” in German

“Difficulty” in German is Schwierigkeit.

A smooth plan meets resistance, creating a point where progress becomes hard or effort increases.

Full entry for Schwierigkeit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schwierigkeit

Wenn du bei einer Schwierigkeit um Hilfe bittest, geht vieles schneller.

If you ask for help with a difficulty, many things will go faster.

Tips for using Schwierigkeit

  • The pattern Schwierigkeiten haben bei etwas means to have trouble with something, as in Schwierigkeiten bei der Arbeit haben.

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