English–German
“tough” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/t͡sɛː/
Example
Der Gegner ist zäher als erwartet.
The opponent is tougher than expected.
How to say “tough” in German
“Tough” in German is zäh.
Something that remains difficult to defeat or finish because it does not yield easily to pressure.
Example sentences with zäh
Das Fleisch ist zäh und benötigt lange Zeit zum Schmoren.
The meat is tough and takes a long time to braise.
Tips for using zäh
- Zäh often describes prolonged resistance in expressions such as ein zäher Gegner or zähe Verhandlungen, where English often uses tenacious or protracted.