difficulty
intermediateB1/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ · dif-fi-cu-lty
The state or condition of being difficult; a thing that is hard to do or understand.
Meanings
The state or condition of being difficult; a thing that is hard to do or understand.
مشکل ہونے کی حالت یا صورت؛ کچھ ایسا جو کرنا یا سمجھنا مشکل ہو۔
مشکل
mushkil
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- face difficulty
- overcome difficulties
- in difficulty
Example Sentences
He faced great difficulty in understanding the complex topic.
اسے پیچیدہ موضوع کو سمجھنے میں بڑی مشکل کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Usay paichida mauzo ko samajhne mein bari mushkil ka samna karna pada.
The difficulty of the exam surprised many students.
امتحان کی مشکل نے بہت سے طلباء کو حیران کر دیا۔
Imtihan ki mushkil ne bohat se talba ko hairan kar diya.
Sometimes, difficulty can lead to personal growth.
کبھی کبھی، مشکل ذاتی ترقی کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Kabhi kabhi, mushkil zaati taraqqi ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'diff' as in different levels of challenge.
Imagine climbing a steep hill as a metaphor for overcoming difficulties.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مشکل ہو تو یوں نہ ہو، کہ جھلک دیکھ کر چلے جاؤ، کر مشکل سے یوں جب گزر جائیں گے ہم سب۔
Mushkil ho to yun na ho, ke jhalak dekh kar chale jao, Kar mushkil se yun jab guzar jayenge hum sab.
When there's difficulty, let it not be that we leave just by a glimpse; we will all pass through this challenge.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مشکلات میں چھپے مواقع
Mushkilat mein chhupe mauqay
Opportunities hidden in difficulties.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "difficultas" — difficulty, hardship
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Latin through old French into Middle English, retaining its core meaning related to challenges and obstacles.