Dictionary
English - Norwegian
Difficulty
ˈdɪfəkəlti
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
vanskelighet, problemer, utfordring, komplikasjon
Difficulty meanings in Norwegian
vanskelighet
Example:
She faced great difficulty in solving the puzzle.
Hun møtte stor vanskelighet med å løse puslespillet.
The difficulty of the exam surprised the students.
Vanskeligheten med eksamen overrasket studentene.
Usage: formalContext: Used in academic or serious discussions about challenges or obstacles.
Note: This term is often used in educational contexts or when discussing challenges in various fields.
problemer
Example:
We encountered some difficulties during our trip.
Vi møtte noen problemer under reisen.
He has had difficulty finding a job.
Han har hatt problemer med å finne en jobb.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversations to describe issues or challenges.
Note: This term is more casual and can refer to a wide range of problems, from minor inconveniences to more serious issues.
utfordring
Example:
Learning a new language can be a difficulty for many.
Å lære et nytt språk kan være en utfordring for mange.
He enjoys the difficulty of climbing mountains.
Han liker vanskeligheten med å klatre i fjell.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe challenges that are stimulating or rewarding.
Note: This term implies a sense of challenge that can lead to personal growth or achievement.
komplikasjon
Example:
There was a difficulty with the project due to unforeseen complications.
Det var en vanskelighet med prosjektet på grunn av uforutsette komplikasjoner.
The surgery had some difficulties because of complications.
Operasjonen hadde noen vanskeligheter på grunn av komplikasjoner.
Usage: formalContext: Often used in medical or technical discussions.
Note: This term is more specific and generally refers to complications that arise in processes or situations.
Difficulty's synonyms
challenge
A challenge refers to a task or situation that tests one's abilities or skills.
Example: The math problem posed a significant challenge for the students.
Note: While 'difficulty' implies something hard to do or understand, 'challenge' emphasizes the aspect of testing one's capabilities.
obstacle
An obstacle is something that blocks or hinders progress or achievement.
Example: The language barrier proved to be a major obstacle in their communication.
Note: Unlike 'difficulty,' 'obstacle' specifically suggests something that stands in the way of achieving a goal.
hardship
Hardship refers to severe suffering or privation, often caused by unfavorable circumstances.
Example: The family faced financial hardships after the breadwinner lost their job.
Note: While 'difficulty' is a general term for something hard or challenging, 'hardship' conveys a sense of enduring or prolonged suffering.
struggle
To struggle means to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.
Example: The team struggled to find a solution to the complex problem.
Note: In contrast to 'difficulty,' 'struggle' implies a continuous and often strenuous effort to overcome an obstacle or challenge.
Difficulty expressions, common phrases
Up the creek without a paddle
This means being in a difficult situation with no means of help or resources to improve it.
Example: I'm up the creek without a paddle with this project deadline approaching and no progress made.
Note: The phrase emphasizes being in a challenging situation without any solution in sight.
Between a rock and a hard place
To be faced with a choice between two equally difficult alternatives.
Example: I'm between a rock and a hard place because I need to choose between two equally undesirable options.
Note: The idiom highlights the dilemma of having to choose between two unfavorable options.
Caught between a rock and a hard place
Similar to 'between a rock and a hard place', indicating a difficult situation with limited options.
Example: She's caught between a rock and a hard place with her demanding job and family responsibilities.
Note: This phrase adds a sense of feeling trapped or unable to easily escape the difficult situation.
In hot water
To be in trouble or facing a difficult situation due to one's actions or circumstances.
Example: He's in hot water for missing the important meeting.
Note: The phrase implies facing consequences or difficulties as a result of a mistake or wrongdoing.
Up against the wall
To be in a difficult or challenging situation with limited options or resources.
Example: We're up against the wall trying to meet the client's unrealistic demands.
Note: The idiom conveys a sense of being in a tight spot or facing a severe challenge.
In a bind
To be in a difficult situation or dilemma with no easy solution.
Example: I'm in a bind because my car broke down, and I have no other way to get to work.
Note: The phrase suggests being in a tight spot or facing a problem with no immediate resolution.
In deep water
To be in a troublesome situation or facing difficulty, often due to one's own actions.
Example: She's in deep water now that her secret is out.
Note: The phrase implies being in a serious or risky situation that may have negative consequences.
Hard nut to crack
Refers to a problem or challenge that is difficult to solve or understand.
Example: Understanding advanced calculus is a hard nut to crack for many students.
Note: The idiom emphasizes the complexity or difficulty of solving a particular problem.
In dire straits
To be in an extremely difficult or desperate situation.
Example: The company is in dire straits financially and may have to declare bankruptcy.
Note: The phrase conveys a sense of urgency and seriousness in facing a critical or severe difficulty.
Difficulty everyday (slang) expressions
In a pickle
This slang term refers to being in a difficult situation or facing a problem with no easy solution.
Example: I accidentally deleted the important file, and now I'm in a pickle.
Note: The original word 'difficulty' is more general, while 'in a pickle' specifically implies a problematic or troublesome situation.
In a jam
To be 'in a jam' means to be in a problematic or difficult situation where finding a solution is challenging.
Example: My car broke down, and I'm in a jam because I have an important meeting in half an hour.
Note: While 'difficulty' can be any struggle, 'in a jam' implies a sense of urgency and pressure in the situation.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
This expression conveys being in a situation where both options or choices are equally difficult or unfavorable.
Example: I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place - I either have to work overtime or risk losing my job.
Note: The slang term emphasizes the sense of having limited or no good options, compared to using the word 'difficulty' alone.
In the soup
To be 'in the soup' means to be in a difficult or troubling situation where things are not going well.
Example: I forgot my presentation material for the meeting. I'm really in the soup now.
Note: Using 'in the soup' adds a humorous or informal tone compared to the more neutral term 'difficulty'.
Behind the eight ball
Being 'behind the eight ball' implies being in a challenging or difficult situation due to unfavorable circumstances or poor decisions.
Example: Due to the unexpected delay, we are behind the eight ball with this project.
Note: The slang term suggests a sense of disadvantage or trouble, whereas 'difficulty' is a broader term.
Difficulty - Examples
The difficulty of this task is beyond my abilities.
Vanskeligheten med denne oppgaven er utenfor mine evner.
The complexity of the situation requires careful consideration.
Kompleksiteten i situasjonen krever nøye vurdering.
Overcoming obstacles is an important part of personal growth.
Å overvinne hindringer er en viktig del av personlig vekst.
Difficulty grammar
Difficulty - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: difficulty
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): difficulties, difficulty
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): difficulty
Syllables, Separation and Stress
difficulty Contains 4 syllables: dif • fi • cul • ty
Phonetic transcription: ˈdi-fi-(ˌ)kəl-tē
dif fi cul ty , ˈdi fi (ˌ)kəl tē (The red syllable is stressed)
Difficulty - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
difficulty: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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