A rough time Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹəf/ /ˈtaɪm
uh RUFF TIME
æɪ/ /ɹˈʌf/ /tˈaɪm
uh RUFF TIME
Definition
A period when someone experiences a lot of problems, stress, or difficulty.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used to show sympathy or explain someone's situation. Often about short or recent struggles. Can be used with 'have' ('have a rough time') or 'go through'. Not the same as 'hard time' (which can also mean 'being strict').
Spanish: un mal momento - una época difícilPortuguese (BR): um momento difícil - uma fase ruimPortuguese (PT): uma fase difícil - um mau momentoChinese (Simplified): 一段艰难的时期 - 一段困难的时间Chinese (Traditional): 一段艱難的時期 - 一段困難的時間Hindi: मुश्किल समय - कठिन दौरArabic: وقت صعب - فترة صعبةBengali: কষ্টের সময় - কঠিন সময়Russian: трудное время - тяжёлый периодJapanese: つらい時期 - 大変な時期Vietnamese: thời gian khó khăn - giai đoạn khó khănKorean: 힘든 시기 - 어려운 시간Turkish: zor zaman - sıkıntılı dönemUrdu: مشکل وقت - کٹھن وقتIndonesian: masa sulit - masa-masa berat
Example Sentences
She had a rough time after losing her job.
basic
We went through a rough time last year.
basic
He's having a rough time at school now.
basic
Honestly, it was a rough time, but I learned a lot from it.
natural
You can always talk to me if you're going through a rough time.
natural
She really helped me get through a rough time last winter.
natural