Have a hard time Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtaɪm
HAV uh HARD time
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /tˈaɪm
HAV uh HAHD time
Definición
To find something difficult to do or to struggle with a task or situation.
Uso & Matices
This phrase is informal and commonly followed by 'doing' + activity (gerund). Use it for emotional, physical, or practical difficulties. Not used when talking about small, trivial problems. Similar to 'struggle with'.
Spanish: tener dificultades - pasarla mal - costar trabajoPortuguese (BR): ter dificuldade - ter um tempo difícil - custarPortuguese (PT): ter dificuldades - ter um tempo difícil - custarChinese (Simplified): 很难 - 有困难Chinese (Traditional): 很難 - 有困難Hindi: मुश्किल होना - परेशानी होनाArabic: يجد صعوبة - يواجه وقتًا عصيبًاBengali: কষ্ট পাওয়া - কঠিন সময় কাটানোRussian: испытывать трудности - с трудом справлятьсяJapanese: 苦労する - 困っているVietnamese: gặp khó khăn - thấy khóKorean: 힘들어하다 - 어려움을 겪다Turkish: zorlanmak - güçlük çekmekUrdu: مشکل میں ہونا - دقت کا سامنا کرناIndonesian: kesulitan - mengalami kesulitan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She has a hard time waking up early.
basic
I had a hard time understanding the question.
basic
They are having a hard time finding a new apartment.
basic
I always have a hard time saying no to my friends.
natural
He's having a hard time moving on after the breakup.
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If you're having a hard time, just let me know—I'm here to help.
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