English–German
“hard” in German
How to say “hard” in German
“Hard” in German is hart.
A firm material that resists pressure, extended to severe treatment and strong intensity.
Example sentences with hart
Die Schale der Nuss ist hart.
The nut's shell is hard.
Tips for using hart
- For difficulty, German usually uses schwer or schwierig, while hart more often describes physical firmness, severity, or intensity.
Other German words for “hard”
Die Aufgabe ist schwieriger als gedacht.
The task is harder than expected.