Struggle with Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹəɡəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
STRUH-guhl WITH or STRUH-guhl WITHH
stɹˈʌɡəl/ /wˈɪð
struh-GUHL with
Definition
To have difficulty doing something, or to try hard to deal with a problem or challenge.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with tasks, emotions, or subjects (e.g., 'struggle with math', 'struggle with anxiety'). Slightly informal and empathetic; implies ongoing effort. Not the same as 'fight with' (which means a physical or direct conflict). Often followed by a noun or gerund.
Spanish: lidiar con - tener dificultades conPortuguese (BR): ter dificuldades com - lutar comPortuguese (PT): ter dificuldades com - lutar comChinese (Simplified): 努力应对 - 与...作斗争Chinese (Traditional): 努力應對 - 與...作鬥爭Hindi: से जूझना - से संघर्ष करनाArabic: يواجه صعوبة في - يعاني منBengali: সংগ্রাম করা - কষ্টে পড়াRussian: испытывать трудности с - сталкиваться с трудностямиJapanese: 苦労する - 悩むVietnamese: gặp khó khăn với - vật lộn vớiKorean: ~에 어려움을 겪다 - ~에 힘들어하다Turkish: ile mücadele etmek - ile zorlanmakUrdu: مشکل میں پڑنا - جدوجہد کرناIndonesian: mengalami kesulitan dengan - berjuang dengan
Example Sentences
I struggle with math in school.
basic
Many people struggle with finding a good job.
basic
He struggles with reading fast.
basic
I really struggle with waking up early, no matter how hard I try.
natural
She struggled with anxiety before exams all through college.
natural
We all struggle with something, so don't feel alone.
natural